Guidelines recommended to reduce the risk of transmission of blood-borne and other pathogens is called ________ precautions

A. universal B. standard


ANS: A

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Use the following hospital data to calculate the C-section rate: Admissions - Adults and Children = 15,450; Newborns = 680 Discharges including deaths - Adults and Children = 15,684; Newborns = 623 Cesarean sections = 95 Deliveries = 669 OB discharges including deaths = 780 The cesarean section rate correct to two decimal places ____________________.

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

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A(n) ____ abscess occurs when an infection sets into anal glands that drain mucus into the anal crypts.

A. diverticular B. perirectal C. rectal D. ulcerated

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The therapist is performing closed-circuit system suctioning on a patient receiving mechanical ventilation on a ventilator that has an active exhalation valve. During an inspiration, the patient suddenly coughs violently. How will the ventilator respond to this occurrence?

A. Inspiration continues, and the high-pressure alarm activates. B. Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony will develop. C. The patient will exhale, while the inspiratory pressure remains constant. D. The exhalation valve will remain closed until inspiration terminates.

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The encounter note for an eye examination contains nine elements. What is the level of this examination?

A) Problem focused B) Comprehensive C) Expanded problem focused D) Detailed

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