A person incurring a (n) ________ wound, as pictured here, will need a tetanus toxoid immunization if he has not had one in the past 7 to 10 years.

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


puncture

A puncture wound is a small hole created by a piercing object, and is a potential breeding ground for tetanus bacteria.

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A) A comprehensive CISM program B) A balanced work environment C) Burnout prevention programs D) Stress reduction techniques

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On a Class A prescription balance that is sensitive to 8 mg, what is the smallest quantity that can be weighted with a potential error of no more than 5 percent?_______________

What will be an ideal response?

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Mr. Rodgers suffered with fecal incontinence and was given an incontinence diaper while in the hospital for 3 days, using 3 diapers per day. What code is reported for the use of the incontinence diaper for the hospital stay?

A. A4554x9 B. A4520x3 C. A4520x9 D. A4554x3

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When a person is in shock, which of the following is occurring in the body?

A) The cells are getting glucose and other nutrients but not oxygen. B) Oxygen delivery to the cells is adequate but CO2 is not being removed. C) The cells are not getting enough oxygen and waste products are accumulating. D) The cells are getting adequate oxygen but glucose is being eliminated.

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