The first step to accomplish the goal of infection control is for the dental assistant to maintain good health standards
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
RATIONALE: The dental assistant must maintain high standards of good health; this will also serve as a role model to patients.
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A) dermis. B) epidermis. C) hypodermis (subcutaneous fascia). D) superficial fascia.
A patient with a stoma and tracheostomy tube is responsive to painful stimuli and breathing shallowly at 6 times per minute. He has cyanosis of the fingertips and a weak, rapid radial pulse. Which one of the following is best in providing respiratory care to this patient?
A) Remove the tracheostomy tube, place a child mask on the bag-valve, and ventilate the patient through the stoma. B) Attach the bag-valve device directly to the tracheostomy tube. C) Use a continuous positive airway pressure device over the stoma. D) Place a tracheostomy mask over the tube and administer high-concentration oxygen.