Which of the following is used both as a disinfectant and as an antiseptic, but has limited effectiveness in the presence of blood products, mucus, or soap?
A. Boiling water
B. Iodine
C. Acid products
D. Formaldehyde
E. Bleach
B. Iodine
Iodine solutions of 2% or greater are used as disinfectants; solutions less than 2% are used as antiseptics.
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a. hyperallergenic b. hyperalgesia c. hyperextension d. hypoalgesia
Which of the following statements best indicates that the speaker has an understanding of the role of caring for a patient in shock in a prehospital setting?
a. "The job of the prehospital provider is to recognize shock and get the patient to the hospital, where treatment for shock can be started." b. "Because shock is a life-threatening condition, it is important to identify its exact cause so that proper care can be given." c. "If shock is in the compensatory or early stage, it is not yet life threatening, so you can take your time to carefully assess and treat the patient." d. "Because shock is best treated in the hospital, one should provide care to correct problems affecting ABCDs and then rapidly transport the patient."