Which abbreviation is on the Joint Commission's "do NOT use list"?
prn
qd
mg
ac
qd
Rationale: The abbreviation "qd" (meaning "every day") is on the Joint Commission's "do not use" list. The other abbreviations are safely used in the field of pharmacy on a regular basis.
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In which of the following patients would a Combitube dual-lumen airway be used with caution?
A) A 28-year-old man who is in cardiac arrest after his kayak capsized, trapping him under water for several minutes B) A 40-year-old woman who has taken an overdose of tricyclic antidepressants and is unresponsive to all stimuli C) A 59-year-old man with a history of chronic alcoholism who was found in cardiac arrest at a homeless shelter D) A 16-year-old woman who is unresponsive following a motor vehicle collision in which she was ejected, sustaining traumatic brain injury
Which of the following statements indicates that an OEC Technician has a good understanding of the proper care of a possible joint dislocation?
a. "If a joint injury is suspected, ice packs, but not splints, are indicated." b. "The care for a patient with a joint injury is similar to that for a fracture." c. "If a distal pulse is absent, three attempts to straighten the joint can be made." d. "Warm packs, not cold packs, are indicated for a patient with a possible joint injury."
Which of the following is true of a Guedel airway?
a. There is no protected central channel. b. It consists of a hollow central channel. c. Its length is measured in centimeters. d. It is identical to a Berman airway.
In order to reduce the risk of HIV infection, what is an important measure to practice?
A. Use only condoms when having sex with an HIV-infected person. B. Choose promiscuous sex partners. C. Practice good hygiene before sex. D. Avoid drugs that impair judgment.