A 27-year-old male complains of an acute onset of abdominal pain. He is found curled in a fetal position with his right knee drawn up into his abdomen. This position is MOST commonly seen in patients with acute:

A. pancreatitis.
B. cholecystitis.
C. appendicitis.
D. gastroenteritis.


Answer: C. appendicitis.

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HIPAA protects patient's __________________ and other health information through its privacy rule

A. personal belongings C. medical records B. family D. treatment records

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Which of the following is a correct step in cleaning and preheating an autoclave?

A. Load cold instruments into an overheated chamber B. Check the discharge lines and valves for obstruction C. Overheat the chamber to warm it D. Fill the water reservoir with tap water E. Clean the autoclave after several uses

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The Public Protection Classification System is managed by which organization?

a. America Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) b. ANSI c. Insurance Services Office (ISO) D. NFPA

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