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Questions in medicine

[Done] Explanations regarding treatments for sepsis should be given to the patient, even if their mental status is compromised. A. True B. False

[Done] A patient with abdominal pain told that he has inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the viscera and lines the abdominal cavity. This is referred to as:

[Done] A stent controls bleeding. A. True B. False

[Done] Which pair of terms are opposite in meaning? A. eustachian, auditory B. acute; chronic C. cerumen, curette D. effusion, impacted E. topical; tympanic

[Done] A patient care technician is disposing of a contaminated needle and experiences a needlestick injury. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? A. Report the injury to the immediate supervisor. B. Undergo an assessment by a provider. C. Assist with filling out an incident report. D. Wash the site with an antimicrobial soap.

[Done] An animal with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy will have a thickened left ventricle. A. True B. False

[Done] A patient care technician is preparing to weigh a patient who is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the technician take when using a mechanical scale to weigh the patient? A. Place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support. B. Give the patient a cane to use as support while being weighed. C. Instruct the patient to hold on to the neck of the scale while being weighed. D. Position a chair by the scale for the patient to lean on.

[Done] A procedure that is done through the skin is percutaneous. A. True B. False

[Done] A nurse manager is developing a protocol to address incivility in the nursing unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Identify whether incivility is present among the nursing staff. B. Model professional behavior that promotes civility. C. Develop a zero-tolerance policy for incivility. D. Promote an emotionally safe environment for nursing staff.

[Done] Which of the following word parts correctly describes the word part epi- in the term epigastric? A. Combining form B. Prefix C. Word root D. Suffix