A patient reports that she was out in the sun for several hours the day before. She now has a burn that covers her back. The burn does not show signs of blistering, but is warm to the touch and very painful. It appears that the burn affects her epidermis. Which of the following is the most logical diagnosis?
a. First degree burn
b. Second degree burn
c. Third degree burn
d. Fourth degree burn
Answer: a. First degree burn
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Drug-drug interactions Drug-allergy interactions Drug-food interactions Therapeutic duplication
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A. beta radiation. B. alpha radiation. C. gamma radiation. D. ultraviolet radiation.
Which statement bestdescribes why retraction of tissue keeping the tissue taut is important during injections?
A) The patient's mouth is open and it improves visibility for the clinician. B) It eliminates the need for stabilization of syringe and fulcrum. C) It allows better identification of landmarks. D) It allows for ease of needle penetration and establishes a point of stability for the syringe.
Which of the following is the score that occurs most frequently?
A. The median B. The mode C. P50 D. P50 and the median E. The mean