Personal protective equipment for the dental assistant who may come into direct or indirect contact with a patient's blood or saliva include all of the following EXCEPT

facemask and gloves.
puncture-proof secondary containers.
disposable gown.
protective eyewear.


puncture-proof secondary containers.

Rationale: puncture-proof secondary containers.

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The "code also" note found at the renal dialysis Z code states:

a. code also any removal or replacement of the dialysis catheter. b. code also associated ESRD (N18.6). c. code any dialysis instruction and training. d. code also associated acute renal failure (N17.9).

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An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.  

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is NOT a concern for safety when assisting patients to ambulate?

a. Make sure the patient is ready to walk. b. Use a gait belt. c. Patient should be wearing supportive, flat, rubber-soled shoes. d. Ambulate for a minimum of 30 minutes. e. Never hurry a patient.

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The physician ordered 50 mL of 1:20 W/V solution, diluted to 1000 mL. What is the ratio strength of W/V?

1:200 1:300 1:400 1:500

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