You are caring for a patient you suspect of having an active TB infection. Your personal protective equipment (PPE) should include:

All of the following are advantages of using fixed-appointment scheduling except:

A) the method does not allow for walk-ins. B) the method allows office staff to view physician availability. C) the method allows specific appointment times for patients. D) the method allows office staff to easily identify no-shows.

When a patient is "guarding" his abdomen, you will notice that he:

A. bends his head and upper chest toward his feet. B. has noticeable swelling in the affected area. C. curls up on his side and covers his stomach with his hands. D. sits up with his knees drawn up to his chest.