Newborn babies typically swallow large amounts of air as they cry. This presents a condition of __________ and would require a/an __________ in exposure technique.

a. ascites; reduction
b. atrophy; reduction
c. ileus; increases
d. aerophagia; reduction


d. aerophagia; reduction

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The Recall Examination Form reevaluates the oral health status of the:

A) patient. B) dentist. C) staff. D) patient's family.

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Women with periodontal disease may be more predisposed to deliver ________ infants with low birth weight

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An internal process focused on identifying and minimizing situations that pose danger to patients and employees is:

a.) facility-wide risk management b.) a performance improvement plan c.) sentinel (early warning) events d.) the delta check procedure

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A 66-year-old man is complaining of substernal chest pain. The AEMT is considering assisting with the patient's prescribed nitroglycerin. Which one of the following patient statements is MOST relevant to the AEMT at this time?

A) "I took a nitroglycerin yesterday for the pain and it did not do anything." B) "I forgot to take my high blood pressure medication this morning." C) "My urologist just started treating me for problems I am having with sex." D) "I accidentally took five baby aspirins when the chest pain first started."

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