In assessing whether the hospital maintains a safe, functional environment, which of the following would be of greatest concern to a surveyor examining a patient room?

A. A dimmer switch
B. A locked cabinet
C. A "nasty" smell


Answer: C. A "nasty" smell

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A. allowance B. notice C. consent D. rapport

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Which of the following prophylactic therapies is recommended to reduce the irritant effect of acetylcysteine?

a. Administration of anticholinergics b. Administration of dornase alfa c. Administration of corticosteroids d. Administration of adrenergic bronchodi-lator

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Which of the following characterizes continuous source outbreak?

a. An epidemic curve with a pronounced peak b. A sharp reduction in infections after the initial outbreak c. The number of infections eventually reach a steady state d. A and B

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Approximately what percentage of all hospital admissions originate in the Emergency Department?

A. 25 percent B. 15 percent C. 75 percent D. 45 percent

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