Which of the following is the easiest way to contract hepatitis B virus in the dental office?
direct transmission
indirect transmission
airborne infection
droplet infection
direct transmission
Rationale: direct transmission
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A) positive chronotropic B) negative chronotropic C) positive dromotropic D) positive inotropic
A 19-year-old female was assaulted by her intoxicated boyfriend. After punching her in the chest, he slashed her face with a knife. Assessment reveals her to be stable with a large laceration from beneath her right eye to her right ear. She is very upset and crying and repeatedly asks you if this injury will leave a permanent scar on her face. Your best response would be:
A) "You will be fine. You are lucky he didn't cut an artery." B) "I am not worried about your looks; I am worried about preventing infection." C) "When we get to the hospital, we can discuss this with the doctor." D) "You will be fine. The stitches used today do not scar like they used to."
Exogenous ________ for injection is available in different strengths and differing duration of action
A. tuberculin C. insulin B. Luer-Lok D. catheter tip
The instructional note found under L58, Radiodermatitis, instructs coders to use an additional code to identify the:
a. source of the radiation. b. drug. c. underlying disease. d. substance.