A patient has sustained a minor burn injury to the lower leg. Which of the following is appropriate to cover the burn area?

A) Antibiotic ointment
B) Pressure dressing
C) Dry, sterile dressing
D) Oil- based lubricant


Answer: C) Dry, sterile dressing

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Which law of electrostatics states that the electrostatic force between two electrical charges is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the two electrical charges?

What will be an ideal response?

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Extension of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the second digit results in a ____________________ roll and a ____________________ glide of the proximal phalanx on the metacarpal

a. dorsal, dorsal b. volar, volar c. dorsal, volar d. volar, dorsal

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Drug samples:

A. may be sold to any qualified person B. traded between people for other drugs that they may require C. may not be sold unless to another physician D. may not be sold

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The motor or _______________ nerves bring information or impulses from the central nervous system to the PNS to allow for movement or action of a muscle or gland. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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