Which of the following will most likely promote the perception of professional competence?

Behaving in a nonchalant manner
Appearing confident
Lack of eye contact
Shaking when performing a procedure
Poor enunciation


Appearing confident

Rationale: Confidence displayed by speaking clearly, making eye contact, caring behavior, and performing procedures with ease are all signs of professional competence.

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Which of the following statements about forcible entry is MOST accurate?

A. Forcible entry should only be used in structural buildings. B. Forcible entry causes minimal damage when applied properly. C. Forcible entry will cause significant damage even done properly. D. Forcible entry can be used even when normal means of access are available.

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Patients with preeclampsia commonly present with which of the following?

A) The urine sediment may contain fat droplets, L/S ratio greater than 3.0. B) The urine sediment may contain hyaline and finely granular cast. Creatinine, urea, and uric acid are often elevated depending on the extent of damage. C) Amniotic fluid ?OD450 analysis value that falls in the intrauterine death risk zone D) A fetal fibronectin concentration of >50 ng/mL (50 µg/L)

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The condition characterized by microangiopathic changes whereby the basement membrane of the capillaries thickens and causes the formation of thrombi is:

A. diabetic retinopathy. B. diabetic nephropathy. C. diabetic neuropathy. D. candidiasis.

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The last few centimeters of the rectum are known as the ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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