Describe the standard precautions required during a minor surgical procedure


frequent handwashing; gloves; gown, mask, and eye protection; clean and sterilize instruments; disinfect contaminated areas; contaminated disposable supplies placed in infectious-waste bag for disposal; sharp objects in a leakproof puncture-resistant sharps container; follow infection-control protocol

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A) Neoplasm B) Cytoplasm C) Ciliates D) Lysis

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The total number of patients receiving consultations divided by the total number of discharges×100 is the formula for the _________________________ rate.

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

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Which of the following statements most accurately defines administrative data?

A. basic identification and financial data routinely collected on every patient B. an ordered set of documents or a collection of data that contains a complete and accurate description of a patient's history, condition, diagnostic and therapeutic treatment, and the results of treatment C. raw facts and figures D. data collected and maintained related to the patient's health and course of treatment and care

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What is the main ethical dilemma regarding geriatric patients?

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