Which one of the following is not an example of a material requiring the use of standard precautions?
Semen
Synovial fluid
Vomitus
Sweat
Sweat
Rationale: Standard precautions are not required when being exposed to sweat. All other items listed as well as blood, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, body fluid containing blood, unidentifiable body fluid, saliva, feces, nasal secretions, sputum, and urine require the implementation of standard precautions.
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pressure of 128/68 mmHg, and an oral temperature of 100.2°F. Based on this, the EMT should recognize the: A) patient's body is attempting to retain heat by covering itself with sweat, which acts as a barrier to heat loss. B) sweat is causing the loss of body heat since the sweat is warmer than the body, causing heat to move from inside to outside the body. C) sweat is causing the body to retain heat since sweat is warmer than the temperature of the body, causing the heat in the body to exit and cool the patient. D) patient's body is cooling itself by transferring heat into the sweat, which is then evaporated into the air.
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What etiologic factor is associated with the onset of nocturnal asthma?
a. Aspiration of gastric acid at night b. Supine position c. Variation in acetylcholine secretion at night d. Variation in the secretion of insulin at night
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A) all primary teeth have erupted and prevent a visual inspection of interproximal surfaces. B) the arches have developed sufficiently to accommodate placement of the image receptor. C) the age of 6 years, when cooperation is more likely. D) the child presents with signs or symptoms of oral disease.