A midline incision from the sternal notch 2 to 3 inches below the xiphoid is called a ______ sternotomy
A. median B. paramedian
ANS: A
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A patient has been taking Coumadin for a recent thrombophilic episode. He follows up with his physician two weeks after starting this treatment. The physician sees evidence of skin necrosis on the patient
What should the physician do next to investigate this finding? a. Request and have a PT and an APTT drawn b. Request and have a Protein C antigen assay drawn c. Request and have a HC-II antigen assay drawn d. Request and have a Protein S antigen assay drawn
Medical facilities must comply with the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and be able to prove their compliance to:
A. CDC inspectors B. DEA inspectors C. FDA inspectors D. OSHA inspectors
Of the following, which is not part of the patient's past medical or surgical history?
A. current medications B. marital status C. dates of previous surgery D. allergies
_________________________ are represented by a fifth digit, and allow for even more specific information about the disease.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).