Which is a hazard associated with endoscopic procedures?

a. Increased pain c. Increased risk of gas embolism
b. Increased incision healing time d. Increased infection rate


ANS: C
Serious complications of endoscopy include gas embolism, perforation, bleeding, hypothermia, preperitoneal insufflation, and incidental iatrogenic injury.

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A. Serial-numbering B. Terminal-digit filing C. Unit-number filing D. Single-digit filing

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___________ is when health care professionals are required to comply with many types of regulations and rules, including those of their institution (school or health facility), state, and federal laws

A. Consistency in character and behavior B. Personal integrity C. Respect for rules, regulations, and law D. Discretion and tact

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Which of the following bone grafts is taken from human cadavers?

A) Autograft B) Allograft C) Alloplast D) Xenograft E) Heterograft

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For a mud or peat body wrap, describe the proper hygiene steps after the treatment

What will be an ideal response?

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