Standard Precautions apply to blood; all body fluids, secretions and excretions (except sweat), regardless of whether or not they contain visible blood; non-intact skin; and ____.
A. intact skin
B. nose and mouth
C. mucous membranes
D. sweat
Answer: C
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A) ask Mrs. Smith to go write down their physician's name and phone number. B) ignore Mrs. Smith and ask Judy if she is sexually active. C) skip the history of current illness and suggest that Judy should visit her physician. D) ask Mrs. Smith if there is a chance Judy could be pregnant.
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A) Administer oral glucose as a precautionary measure B) Position the patient supine on the stretcher and transport C) Check the patient's blood sugar with a glucometer D) Administer supplemental oxygen at 2 lpm to maintain the oxygen saturation at its current level
The ________ glands lie on both sides of the vestibule and secrete mucus during sexual intercourse
A. salpingectomy C. Bartholin's B. tubal D. oophoroplasty
GINA refers to a federal law that forbids:
A. discrimination against transgendered people. B. mandatory genetic testing in the workplace. C. discrimination in employment or insurance based on genetic testing. D. mandatory genetic testing in a family. E. sexual discrimination.