When covering a patient's mouth and nose with a mask of any kind, which of the following is the primary risk?

A) Causing or exasperating respiratory illnesses
B) Obstructing the ability to visualize and protect the airway
C) Upsetting the patient because of the social stigma
D) Interfering with patient communication


B

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All of the following are risk factors for elder abuse EXCEPT:

A) The caregiver has other responsibilities besides caring for the elder patient. B) The patient is wheelchair bound and incontinent. C) The elderly patient is destitute and must depend on family for housing. D) The patient is 68-years-old and plays golf every day.

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A patient complains of bleeding gums and bad breath. All of the following items from the problem list contribute to her chief complaint except one. Which one is the exception?

A) Gingivitis B) Smoking C) Occlusal trauma D) Periodontitis E) Poor oral hygiene

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Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with excessive pharmacy inventory?

a. High cost of tracking inventory b. Less space available for saleable inventory c. Time spent finding and returning expired drugs d. Insufficient inventory to meet customer demand

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Local plans are based on the guidelines set forth in ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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