If a health care worker is aware of or suspects substance abuse by a coworker, it is not necessary to report the person unless they are compromising patient safety.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Under the ethical concept of nonmalificience, fellow health care workers must consider how, not whether, to address situations involving substance abuse.

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a. extremely hot b. tipped c. caustic d. freezing cold

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Which of the following events best describes an ischemic stroke?

a. An artery in the brain has ruptured. b. Blood has collected throughout the brain tissue. c. A heart attack has occurred at the same time as a stroke. d. A blood clot has obstructed a blood vessel in the brain.

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Water is lost in greatest quantities in which of the following?

A. Urine B. Feces C. Sweat D. Evaporation from the skin and lungs

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Which of the following is not an example of a hard skill? 

A. Scheduling appointments B. Interviewing patients C. Being honest D. Taking vital signs E. Coding for insurance purposes

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