The second- and third-degree burns of a firefighter become infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa while she is hospitalized in the burn unit. What is the most likely environmental source for this organism?
A) Her gastrointestinal tract B) Fresh flowers received from her family
C) The bathtub used to debride her wounds D) Her blood pressure cuff
C
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You are questioning a patient about her pain when the patient jokingly says, "I used to be three inches taller." You suspect what underlying disease?
A) Lupus erythematosus B) DDD C) Osteoporosis D) Cushing's syndrome
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Which of the following statements regarding normal anatomic landmarks is correct?
a. The maxillae are two bones, a left maxilla and a right maxilla. b. There are right and left mandibular bones. c. There are two frontal bones, a right and a left. d. The sphenoid bone is also called the "malar bone" or "cheekbone."
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