________ is a painful, pus-filled boil due to infection of the epidermis and underlying tissues, often caused by staphylococcus:

A. Carbuncle
B. Furuncle
C. Papule
D. Bulla


Answer: A

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A) 85 B) 90 C) 95 D) 75

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A 5-year-old boy is admitted to the pediatric unit with a fractured tibia. Routine blood work is ordered. His PB smear shows moderate spherocytosis. An osmotic fragility is also ordered, and the test result indicates an increased osmotic fragility

Based on these findings, what is the most likely defect? a. Hereditary elliptocytosis b. Hereditary spherocytosis c. Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia from trauma d. Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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The abbreviation "per os" means which of the following?

Nightly At bedtime By mouth Every other day

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The ALARA principle, as it relates to operator safety, is followed by

ensuring the operator is standing at least 6 feet from the patient. checking equipment often for safety and effectiveness. using personal monitoring devices. all of the above

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