Which of the following statements describes a reason for subgingival debridement?

A) Delay in repopulation of aerobic biofilms
B) Increase in anaerobic activity
C) Decrease in number of Gram-positive biofilms
D) Shift in dental biofilm composition


D

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A) True B) False

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You are dispatched to a private residence for a 52-year-old African American male sitting in his living room complaining of chest pain. During your assessment, he discloses that he has the sickle cell trait. Because of this you should:

A) be prepared to treat for shock if he also has a high fever. B) treat the patient as any other 52-year-old with chest pain. C) administer high-concentration oxygen. D) monitor for signs of inadequate respiration.

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A 27-year-old woman reports significant vaginal bleeding. She states that she is 11 weeks pregnant and awoke this morning to heavy bleeding including the passage of clots. She is crying and very upset, stating, "I can't lose this baby—I can't live with that." When caring for this patient, you should:

A) ask her if she has ever had a miscarriage. B) perform a vaginal exam to determine if she is still bleeding. C) transport the patient in a position of comfort and provide emotional support. D) inform the patient's husband that she may be having a miscarriage.

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Factors that determine the amount of argon required include _________________, leakage, and the type or amount of combustible material being protected

a. the volume of the enclosed area b. the type of building construction c. the response time of local fire department d. the size of storage vessel

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