What is a general term for a hospital-acquired infection?
influenza
nosocomial infection
isolation
reaction illness
nosocomial infection
Rationale: Nosocomial infections are hospital-acquired infections by patients during their stay. The most common nosocomial infection is to the urinary tract.
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PT, a 29-year-old male, presents with a positive medical history. He indicates that he has a seizure disorder, but has been stabilized with medications and has not had a seizure in 18 months. The auxiliary enters the treatment room and begins speaking to the patient about the procedure on tooth number 2. As the treatment explanation continues, the patient becomes less responsive and quieter. The auxiliary notifies the dentist of the patient change in consciousness. What will be an ideal response?
An incision made into the bladder is also known as which of the following?
A) cystotomy B) cystostomy C) vesicotomy D) vesicostomy
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A. balanced B. fat-free C. high-fiber D. low-sodium
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A) escape mechanism. B) irritability. C) impending bradycardia. D) sinus pacemaker.