Which of the following would be a contraindication for an oral temperature??

A) ?A patient with sinus congestion or cold
B) ?A 75-year-old patient
C) ?Diseased gums or abscesses in the mouth
D) ?All of the above


A

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An OEC Technician indicates that he understands the danger of heat stroke when he makes which of the following statements?

a. "In heat stroke, the body loses its ability to lose excess heat, causing the body's core temperature to rise." b. "Heat stroke is not a dire emergency because the body has not lost too much fluid." c. "Heat stroke resolves quickly with the administration of fluids and electrolytes." d. "Heat stroke occurs when a patient's blood vessels are dilated, causing a mild state of shock."

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First-generation cephalosporins have their highest activity against:

A. cefazolin B. gram-positive bacteria C. gram-negative bacteria D. broad-spectrum bacteria

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Which of the following are examples of administrative supplies? 

A. Disposable sheaths for thermometers B. Paper towels and facial tissue C. Stationery and insurance forms D. Bandages and suture removal kits E. Liquid hypoallergenic soap

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