Which of the following terms best describes a procedure that creates an opening in the skin, such as a surgical incision, or inserting a urinary catheter?

a. Injecting
b. Cautery
c. Invasive
d. Ligature


c

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Your patient is a 72-year-old female who complains of dizziness and appears confused after being found on the floor of a garage where a car is running. As you begin your primary assessment, she has a seizure. You suspect she is experiencing:

A. carbon monoxide poisoning. B. poisoning from an ingested substance. C. a diabetic emergency. D. a respiratory emergency.

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Gingivitis, oral and lip ulcers, malaise, headache, and fever in a 9-year-old patient would suggest which of the following?

a. Congenital syphilis b. Zoster c. Primary herpes simplex infection d. Herpangina e. Mucous membrane pemphigoid

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The procedure for voiding a check is to 

A. tear or cut up the check before disposing of it. B. write void across the check or use the red-ink void stamp. C. call the bank and stop payment on the check. D. notify the payee of the error and issue a corrected check.

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What is one necessary specification of all suture materials?

a. Must be sterile when placed in tissue b. As large a diameter as possible must be used to ensure proper hold c. Removal must occur within 7 to 10 days postoperatively d. Must be greatly reactive to skin and tissue to be effective

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