Which of the following is considered the primary source of infection in the health care setting?

a. Medical equipment
b. Humans
c. Food and water
d. Carpet


ANS: B
Humans (patients, personnel, or visitors) are the primary sources for infectious agents in the health care setting.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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If your client comes for massage and feels a little nauseous and has been running a slight fever, you should:

A) Not perform the massage B) Limit techniques to circulatory massage C) Avoid heavy tapotement D) Limit techniques to effleurage and kneading

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These types of records are also referred to as archives

a. Inactive records b. Active records c. Closed records d. Static

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ICD-10-CM codes may be between____________and__________characters in length

A) ?two, eight B) three, five C) three, seven D) four, seven

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