Swabs used in the collection of specimens from the back of the throat should be made of: (Choose all that apply)A) calcium alginate.B) cotton.C) Dacron®.D) rayon.
What will be an ideal response?
A, C
Sterile swabs made of calcium alginate or Dacron® are appropriate for throat specimens. Rayon is used for nasal swabs.
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a. public health department b. rural health clinic c. urgent care centers d. community health centers
________ When other documents are included along with the letter, a notation is made on the letter indicating the enclosure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When making a postural assessment of a person in a standing position, which of the following statements is true for a person with optimal posture?
a. The bilateral bone markings are asymmetrical, the body masses align along a plumb line, and the weight-bearing joints are extended. b. The bilateral bone markings are symmetrical, the body masses align along a zig-zag line, and the weight-bearing joints are slightly flexed. c. The bilateral bone markings are symmetrical, one body mass aligns over another along a plumb line, and the weight-bearing joints are extended. d. The bilateral bone markings are symmetrical, the body masses stack along a plumb line, and the weight-bearing joints are hyperextended.
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situation, which of the following would be appropriate? A) Oxygen at 2 lpm through a nasal cannula B) Encourage water by mouth for rehydration C) Take the blood pressure pill that he missed earlier D) Follow up with his family doctor