Which best defines the term "complication"?

A) Infection that originates in the hospital
B) Disorder arising after hospital admission, changing the course of care
C) Infection that originates in the community
D) Number of new cases of disease for the period


B

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A. proper body mechanics B. restraints C. lower back muscles when lifting patients D. the stretcher to open a door

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The decimal point separates the fraction of the whole number from the whole number itself.

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

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Needle cricothyrotomy is contraindicated in patients with:

A) uncontrolled oropharyngeal bleeding. B) obstruction above the catheter insertion site. C) massive maxillofacial trauma and trismus. D) a suspected injury to the cervical spine.

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Fire hose couplings are made of:

A. hard plastic. B. polyvinyl chloride. C. plastic and aluminum. D. durable, rust-proof materials.

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