Communication between a physician and a patient is private and is legally recognized as what?
a. Secret
b. Privileged
c. Casual
d. Professional
b
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Which one of the following is the most appropriate way of assessing for disability in the primary assessment?
A) Ask the patient to squeeze your hands. B) Press against the bottom of her feet with a sharp instrument. C) Ask the patient to stick out her tongue and check to see if it moves straight out. D) Ask the patient to puff out her cheeks like she is going to blow out a birthday candle.
Co-infection of the genital tract often occurs with
A) Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis. B) Trichomonas vaginalis and herpes simplex virus. C) Chlamydia trachomatis and Trichomonas vaginalis. D) Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis.
The ________ is the most superficial layer of skin and is made up of many layers of tightly packed cells.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following has the greatest adverse effect on the learning process during preoperative education?
A. the patient's economic status B. who is providing the education C. teaching that takes place too far in advance of the surgery D. the patient's fear and anxiety