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What are Germs? Ans Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of the human body. What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? Ans Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing. The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape Ans Bacilli-rod Cocci-round Spirilla- spiral 1. Antiseptic Ans weaker form of disinfectant 2. Disinfectant Ans chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms

What is the first step in performing a venipuncture? - ANSWER identify the patient To prevent error and maintain a culture of safety, at least 2 identifiers (ex. full name and date of birth) must be verified prior to performing a procedure. What is the proper way to identify a patient prior to performing a venipuncture? - ANSWER Ask the patient to state his/her full name and DOB and compare to the chart. Before a venipuncture, the medical assistant should ask the patient to state his/h...

In an isometric muscle exercise the joints are - ANSWER Not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing the muscles A figure assesement should be carried out - ANSWER Every 6 treatments An abnormailty of the vertebral column which gives a humped back appearance is - ANSWER Kyphosis The use of a plumb line in a figure correction is important to - ANSWER Assess postural defects Cellulite is caused by a disorder of the - ANSWER Connective tissue An example of a carbohydrate is - ANSWER...

1) The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a Chinese American client regarding prescribed dietary modifications. During the teaching session, the client continuously turns away from the nurse. The nurse should implement which best action? Answers-Continue with the instructions, verifying client understanding. 2) A critically ill Hispanic client tells the nurse through an interpreter that she is Roman Catholic and firmly believes in the rituals and traditions of the Catholic fai...