What principles should be applied when treating any type of wound?


(1) Always wear gloves when handling wounds. (2) Control any bleeding. (3) Prevent infection. (4) Cleanse the wound. (5) Immobilize the injured part, (6) Apply ice (except for snakebite). (7) Handle the wound gently. (8) Have a physician rule out infections, such as MRSA.

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All of the following should be found in a complete medical office library EXCEPT a ________.

A. desk dictionary B. medical dictionary C. thesaurus D. telephone directory

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Legally, using a sign-in sheet on which patients indicate the reason for the visit is a breach of ___________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is a ruptured disk?

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The term ________ identifies the anatomical site to which the malignancy ________.

A. secondary, metastasized B. primary, secondary C. metastasized, secondary D. Ca in situ, metastasized

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