You have been called to a dilapidated residence for a 26-year-old female complaining of generalized weakness. After applying gloves, you enter the home and find the patient on a couch in minimal distress. Your assessment reveals no life threats, but you do note track marks to both hands and arms. When asked about this, she states that she is an IV drug user and has hepatitis C. Given this

information, you would:

A) apply goggles.
B) apply goggles and a gown.
C) place a HEPA mask on yourself.
D) continue care with gloves.


D

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Red-flag words are

A) Currently unpopular B) Currently hot and trendy C) Words one should avoid using in clinical documentation D) Words one should use frequently in clinical documentation

Health Professions

Fire and life safety messages can generally be divided into four categories: Prevent (Fire and Burns), Protect (Yourself in an Emergency), Persuade (Others to be Fire Safe), and:

A. Post (A Plan of Escape). B. Pare Down (The Fuel Load). C. Preserve (Life and Property). D. Prepare (For a Fire Emergency).

Health Professions

What is the normal range for lung compliance?

a. 40 to 60 ml/cm H2O b. 60 to 100 ml/cm H2O c. 80 to 120 ml/cm H2O d. 100 to 120 ml/cm H2O

Health Professions

If a life safety rope is found to be damaged or suspect it should be ____.

A. immediately removed from service B. immediately repaired C. jury-rigged D. used until the next inspection

Health Professions