Gloves should be worn:

a. during all venipunctures and capillary punctures
b. for HIV-positive patients only
c. only in cases of isolation
d. only when in the laboratory

a

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Your pregnant patient has mild hypertension and has been taking diuretics. Which group of diuretic agents would you expect the physician to prescribe while she is pregnant?

a. Loop b. Thiazide c. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors d. None are recommended for pregnant women

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You have applied a pressure bandage and additional dressings to a large laceration with severe arterial bleeding. The bandages are quickly blood-soaked. You should next

A. elevate the extremity and apply a proximal arterial tourniquet B. apply pressure to the pulse point that is most distal to the injury C. place additional dressings on the wound until the bleeding stops D. remove the bandages and apply pressure at the site of the bleeding

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