Your partner believes the 90-year-old male you are caring for is dehydrated. Which finding best reinforces his suspicion?

A) Increased blood pressure
B) Dry and flaky skin
C) Poor skin turgor
D) Dry mouth and tongue


D) Dry mouth and tongue

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A mnemonic to help remember the effects associated with nerve agent poisoning is:

A) WMD. B) DUMBELS. C) CBRNE. D) SAMPLE.

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The operator needs to remove set cement from a permanent crown. Which instrument would be the most appropriate to use?

an ultrasonic handpiece a lab bur a prophy cup and pumice a high-speed handpiece

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In case of a fire, you should consult your

A) Safety Data Sheets B) policy and procedure manual C) fire safety plan D) exposure control plan

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