Each of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

a. It is acceptable to wear rings under gloves.
b. Hands must be dried thoroughly before patient treatment gloves are put on.
c. Fingernails should be cut short and well-manicured.
d. Hands should be washed thoroughly before gloving and after removing gloves.


a. Rings, wristwatches, and other jewelry can harbor microorganisms.

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a. active b. passive c. voluntary d. involuntary

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Which of the following are most commonly reported as the vital signs?

A) temperature, pulse, respiration, BP B) BP, pulse, respiration, temperature C) BP and pulse alone D) temperature alone

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Which of the following would help produce a more even density of the dorsoplantar projection of the foot?

apply a wedge filter with the thick end of the wedge to align with the toes have the patient remove their sock apply a wedge filter with the thick end of the wedge to align with the calcaneus position the toes towards the cathode side of the tube

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The organizations that provide the infrastructure and services allowing for the movement of health-related data between nonaffiliated stakeholders based on nationally established guidelines are known as:

A. SQL reporting services. B. Meaningful Use networks. C. patient education centers. D. health information exchanges.

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