Which of the following is the most important standard precaution?
A) Wash your hands.
B) Wear gloves.
C) Wear a nonpermeable gown or apron.
D) Wear a mask and protective eyewear.
A) Wash your hands.
Washing your hands is the most important standard precaution that one can take,
and it is done anytime there is patient contact. The others are done when exposure to fluids and
mucous membranes are a possibility.
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Which of the following associations pertaining to the parotid gland is incorrect?
A) parotid duct—opens opposite upper 2nd molar B) mumps—swelling of the parotid gland C) parotid sialogram—metastasis from a parotid tumor D) blockage of the parotid duct—pain upon sucking a lemon E) accessory parotid gland—drains into the parotid duct
Every pregnant woman should visit her health care provider regularly for ________ care.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria are a cause of duodenal ulcers.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Glucagon is produced by ________ cells.
A. Alpha B. Islet C. Beta D. Pancreas