Patients with which disease are at high risk for unhealed wounds or ulcers, particularly on the feet?
a. Atherosclerosis c. Coronary heart disease
b. Diabetes mellitus d. Deep vein thrombophlebitis (DVT)
b
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A. Epiphysis B. Medullary cavity C. Endosteum D. Periosteum E. Red bone marrow
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An example of a QA indicator is:
a.) all phlebotomists will follow standard precautions guidelines b.) laboratory personnel will not wear lab coats when on break c.) no eating, drinking, or smoking is allowed in lab work areas d.) the contamination rate for BCs will not exceed the national rate
You receive a call for a 49-year-old woman who passed out. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when the incident occurred. No trauma was involved. The patient is semiconscious and has cyanosis to her lips. After opening her airway with the head tilt-chin lift maneuver, you should:
A) assess her respiratory effort. B) begin ventilation assistance. C) insert an oropharyngeal airway. D) insert a nasopharyngeal airway.