Describe the two-step method of topical anesthesia

What will be an ideal response?


The two-step method of topical anesthesia includes application of a topical anesthetic for one minute followed by one minute of pressure applied with a cotton swab or a smooth, blunt-ended instrument handle until the site blanches.

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A prolonged deficiency of vitamin C may result in:

A) pernicious anemia. B) increased bleeding. C) kwashiorkor. D) scurvy.

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What are three checks that must be performed during an inspection of standard and inline balanced-pressure proportioners?

What will be an ideal response?

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______________is used in both peripheral and coronary surgery to map the lumen of a vessel

A. Intravascular ultrasound B. Embolectomy catheter

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Physicians will determine the procedures and diagnoses of the patient by providing

a. information on superbills or encounter forms. b. making notes in the patient record. c. ICD and CPT codes on the patient registration form. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

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