What are the five characteristics of appropriate wound dressings?


(1) sturdy enough to stay in place all day, (2) padded to cover tender areas, (3) apply enough pressure to control bleeding, (4) absorbent to soak up blood and drainage, (5) able to cover the whole wound area comfortably and neatly

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An open and clear airway is essential to _______ breathing

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Claims submitted electronically are done so via the Internet or:

a. video. b. a flash drive. c. a CD. d. a DVR.

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When using the Potter Box for ethical decision-making, which step identifies if any conflicts of interest exist?

a. Definition b. Identification c. Guidance d. Loyalties

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An individual presents with severe diarrhea and dehydration after returning from Latin America. The patient frequently purchased and ate seafood from the local street vendors. You would suspect

A) Edwardsiella tarda. B) Shigella sonnei. C) Aeromonas hydrophila. D) Vibrio cholerae.

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