Which of these terms describes efforts made to reduce disease-producing microorganisms to an acceptable level?
disinfection
sepsis
asepsis
sterilization
disinfection
Rationale: disinfection – This does not completely eliminate disease-producing organisms like sterilization would accomplish but rather brings the bacteria load down to an acceptable level.
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The initial dosage of fluid in a pediatric patient suffering from hypovolemia should be _______________________________ of an isotonic fluid
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following should be considered first if medical and mechanical problems have been excluded and the patient continues to fight the ventilator or exhibit high levels of agitation or distress?
a. Paralytics b. Sedatives c. Narcotics d. Anesthetics
Which of the following is the normal range of values for hemoglobin of adult women?
a. 9–14 g/dl b. 12–14 g/dl c. 12–16 g/dl d. 13–18 g/dl
What is the correct code assigned for a patient with Hunter's syndrome:
A. E77.1 B. E76.21 C. E76.1 D. E76.3