Which of the following is the universal decontamination agent for hazardous materials exposure?
A) A low-sudsing detergent
B) Water
C) Activated charcoal
D) Tincture of green soap
B
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A) Lower than usual B) Higher than usual C) Same as usual D) On lowest setting
Your patient is a conscious and alert 22-year-old female who was stung by a hornet. She states that she has "allergies to bee stings" and has been told that she could die if stung. Your physical examination reveals a 1-cm-diameter, red, edematous area where she was stung on the left forearm. Her skin is warm and dry, and her lung sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 12 and regular, BP = 122/82, RR = 12 and regular, SaO2 = 98%. The most appropriate treatment for this patient would include:
A) 100 percent oxygen via nonrebreather mask 15 lpm, IV of NS 1-2 L, epinephrine 1:1000 0.3 mg SC, diphenhydramine 25 mg IV. B) IV as soon as possible with a crystalloid solution. C) 15 lpm oxygen by nonrebreather, epinephrine 1:1000 0.3 mg SC, diphenhydramine 25 mg IV, transport. D) transport only.
A dental hygiene student may be eligible for the COSTEP program
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Internal audits are done
A. by agencies from outside the medical practice. B. by the federal government. C. by medical staff on random records. D. to catch medical errors. E. at a patient's request.