A patient suffering blunt trauma to the abdomen has a lacerated liver. Which one of the following represents the MOST immediate threat to life?
A) Pain
B) Infection
C) Peritonitis
D) Hemorrhage
D
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The basic principles for the skin prep are based on the rules of aseptic technique and ___________________
A. do not vary C. vary according to size of patient B. vary according to procedure D. vary according to part of body
What did PricewaterhouseCoopers estimate to be the value of the personalized medicine industry in 2009?
A. $1 billion B. $100 billion C. $150 billion D. $225 billion E. $500 billion
Which of the following is NOT one of the three methods of venipuncture?
A. Vacuum tube method B. Caterpillar method C. Syringe and needle method D. Butterfly method
As soon as cash money is received in the office, it should be:
A) stored in an envelope on the reception desk B) placed out of sight in a secure location C) deposited in a savings account D) deposited in a checking account