A rectal thermometer is advisable for taking the temperature of ________.

A. fragile newborns
B. active children
C. unconscious patients
D. patients suffering from diarrhea


Answer: C

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A) "Wrap the tooth in dry gauze and put it in a plastic bag placed in cool water." B) "Scrub the tooth first to get the dirt off of it and then we will put it back in the socket." C) "Make sure to touch it only by its root when scrubbing the dirt off it." D) "Rinse the tooth first, then put it in a cup of saline for transport."

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Which of the following is(are) the clinical application(s) of flow cytometry?

a. Assessment of total body iron b. Immunophenotyping c. DNA amplification d. Cytogenetic analysis

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Vomiting after eating certain foods such as milk products is considered to be caused by a true allergy.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following locations would be considered an acceptable location for a personal conversation among coworkers?

A. The front office B. The break room C. The nurse's station D. In a treatment room E. In the waiting area

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