Which of the following would give legal authority over an individual's personal and medical decisions?

A patient informs you that he has a history of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. To best assess the status of this condition, you should:

A) auscultate the lower abdominal quadrants. B) palpate the abdomen. C) examine the abdomen for bruising. D) palpate the flanks and back.

When cutting sutures, use only ________ scissors. To cut the suture, open the scissors slightly. Use only the tips of the scissors to cut; never the midportion of the blades. Cut only when you can see what you are cutting

A. tissue C. sharp suture B. bandage D. Potts