Which of the following is NOT appropriate in caring for a patient with closed soft-tissue injuries and a significant mechanism of injury?
A) Allow the patient to have small sips of water.
B) Anticipate vomiting.
C) Treat for shock if you think there are internal injuries even if the patient's vital signs are normal.
D) Splint any swollen, deformed extremities.
A
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The modality used to deter the formation of fibrotic tissue associated with edema is
A) pneumatic compression B) ultrasound C) hot pack D) cold pack
When testing specimens that may be contaminated with blood-borne or other pathogens, which of the following would apply?
A. Rock the stopper back and forth to transfer a blood specimen from one collection tube to another container B. Use a mouth pipette to draw specimens C. Work on an open counter when completing procedures that are likely to generate splashes of contaminated material D. Place the tube stopper directly on the work counter without covering it E. Avoid working when you have cuts, lesions, or sores on your hands