You are treating a patient with active tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following will afford you the best protection from the disease?
A) Surgical mask with a face shield
B) Purified protein derivative injection
C) Gloves, gown, and goggles
D) High-efficiency particulate aspirator mask
D
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A. steel. B. brass. C. copper. D. cast iron.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient is admitted as a hospital inpatient and undergoes appendectomy surgery. The responsible physician documents acute appendicitis. Upon discharge, the patient is provided with instructions for followup and care postoperatively as well as for hyperthyroidism. Which present on admission (POA) indicator applies to the hyperthyroidism?
a. Y (present at the time of inpatient admission) b. N (not present at the time of inpatient admission) c. U (documentation is insufficient to determine if condition is present on admission) d. W (provider is unable to clinically determine whether condition was present on admission or not)
The abnormal hemoglobin molecule responsible for sickle cell anemia is
hemoglobin F hemoglobin S hemoglobin C hemoglobin A