A sterile plastic tube inserted to provide urinary drainage is called a urinary ________.

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


catheter

A urinary catheter is a sterile plastic tube inserted to provide urinary drainage.

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When thinking of size, it is usually best to pick the smaller size fire extinguisher.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which legal doctrine would be MOST applicable in a case involving injury to a patient as a result of a hospital employee's lack of proper training or credentialing?

a. captain of the ship doctrine b. doctrine of borrowed servant c. doctrine of corporate negligence d. primum non nocere

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Most outbreaks are caused by exposure to ____________________, water, or by direct contact with others with an infectious disease.

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

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