Which of the following would be the correct placement of a cast?
A) The cast should be applied directly over the fracture (approximately 1 inch above and below the fracture line).
B) The cast should extend to the joints above and below the fracture site.
C) The cast should cover the joint located above the fracture and should extend 2 inches below the fracture.
D) The cast should extend over the entire extremity that was injured.
B
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Which of the following actions is indicated when a disparity exists between SpO2, SaO2, and the clinical presentation of a patient?
a. Move the probe to an alternate site to check for SpO2. b. Replace the pulse oximeter probe. c. Measure arterial oxygen saturation by CO-oximetry. d. Disregarding the SaO2.
Neuron cell membranes have a cell membrane _______________, meaning that the membrane is polarized: the inside of the cell is negative and the outside is positive.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the process of advising the client about the nature and purpose of the techniques that will be used during a treatment?
a. Documentation b. Intervention c. Informed consent d. Client screening
When reviewing the medical history form, the dental auxiliary should verbally question the patient on _____.
a. all of their answers b. their general information c. all negative medical results d. any conflicting answers