What is the most common cause of thrombocytopenia?
a. Increased consumption
b. Increased destruction
c. Decreased production
d. Increased splenic sequestration
Correct Answer: B
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a. Beneficence b. Autonomy c. Fidelity d. Veracity
Whenever power-driven cutting instruments are in use, the scrub should ________
A. lightly irrigate the cutting blade B. hand up a lap sponge to dry off the blade
When a patient complains,
A) bite your lip and do not say anything. B) think of it as an opportunity for improvement. C) advise the physician immediately. D) try to talk them into a positive attitude instead of dwelling on the complaint.
Your male patient has a history of mental illness and has inserted a cotton-tipped swab into his urethra. He is complaining of dysuria. How will you manage this patient?
A) Remove the swab from his penis. B) Apply pressure to the area. C) Deliver a fluid bolus via IV. D) Leave the object in place.