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Height and weight measurements are used to determine whether a patient is overweight or
underweight.
True
Height measurements are performed more frequently in older adults to check for osteomyelitis.
False
After a Pap smear has been placed on the slide, fixative is applied to the slide to make the cells
adhere to the slide.
True
The metric measurement for mass or weight is the meter.
False
The open end of a pillowcase should be facing the door when the pillow is placed on a bed.
False
, Routine oral hygiene is usually provided for the unconscious or semiconscious patient.
False
If toenails are too long, cut them to the correct length.
False
Jaundice is a sign of liver disease, bile obstruction, or destruction of red blood cells.
True
Enteral or tube feedings are recorded in the irrigation intake column on an I&O record.
False
Allow patients to feed themselves whenever possible.
True
Some states prohibit administration of oxygen by a health care assistant.
True
Pure oxygen is very drying and can damage or irritate mucous membranes.