You have been called to transport a patient from one medical facility to another. The patient has vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), but does not have any open wounds and is medically stable. Which one of the following is most appropriate?
A) Place a surgical mask on the patient.
B) Place a surgical mask on the patient and yourself.
C) Use an N-95 respirator or HEPA mask.
D) Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
D
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A) "I took a nitroglycerin yesterday for the pain and it did not do anything." B) "I forgot to take my high blood pressure medication this morning." C) "My urologist just started treating me for problems I am having with sex." D) "I accidentally took five baby aspirins when the chest pain first started."
All cylinders must have a current hydrostatic test date: no older than ____ years for aluminum/steel or carbon cylinders.
A. three B. five C. seven D. nine
A rhythm with a heart rate less than 60 is a tachycardia
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 eliminated the "donut hole" in prescription drug benefits for Medicare beneficiaries.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)