A cause of ________ is the normal skin bacteria of the patient and the surgical team members being introduced into the incision
A. chemical burns C. strike-through contamination
B. desiccation D. surgical site infections (SSI)
ANS: D
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Which of the following questions is MOST appropriate to ask the parent of a child who has had a seizure?
A) When was the last time the child went to the doctor? B) Does the child have any allergies? C) What did the child eat for breakfast? D) Has the child had a fever?
What term is used to describe a white blood cell (WBC) count that is below normal values?
a. Anemia b. Thrombocytopenia c. Leukopenia d. Hypoleukemia
Your patient has been give succinylcholine in an effort to facilitate endotracheal intubation. However, you are unable to place an endotracheal tube. You should
a. administer neostigmine to reverse the paralysis and allow the patient to breathe spontaneously. b. manually ventilate the patient until succinylcholine wears off. c. administer a cholinesterase inhibitor other than neostigmine. d. immediately place the patient on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step when a medical assistant attempts a venipuncture on an adult patient and cannot obtain a sample, and a second medical assistant is also unsuccessful?
a. Explain the problem to the patient and try the other arm. b. Get another medical assistant to attempt a draw. c. Inform the physician of unsuccessful attempts. d. Schedule the patient to come back the next day.