Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is FALSE?

a. Sterile gloves should be used for surgical procedures.
b. Use of plastic overgloves is acceptable to protect patient treatment gloves.
c. Punctured, torn, or cut gloves should be changed immediately.
d. Gloves should be washed with soap if treatment must be interrupted.


d. Washing treatment gloves with soap may damage gloves in a way that would allow flow of liquid through undetected holes.

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All of the following statements about the physiologic changes during pregnancy are true, EXCEPT:

A) pelvic joints loosen, causing postural changes and low back pain. B) renal tubular absorption increases. C) the urinary bladder is displaced posteriorly and inferiorly. D) gastrointestinal peristalsis is slowed.

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The list of medical services covered under the insured's policy is called the schedule of ________.

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

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A very specific analytical method for drug detection and measurement is ________ or mass spectrometry

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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If a 5-7 degree caudal tube angle were applied to the L5-S1 spot on the patient in the image, what would result?

L5-S1 would appear closed undeterminable L5-S1 would appear open L5-S1 would appear rotated

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