Skin tests are used to determine whether a patient has ever had contact with:
A) a particular antigen and has produced antibodies to that antigen
B) the disease polycythemia
C) a particular antibody and has produced antigens to that antibody
D) the disease leukemia
Answer: A
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a. Weight gain b. Frequent urination c. Excessive thirst d. Excessive hunger
While starting an IV on a patient complaining of abdominal pain, you inadvertently get stuck with the needle before you can place it in the sharps container. You should:
A) continue with patient care, report the incident to your infection control officer, and schedule an appointment with your physician. B) complete your care of the patient, wash the affected area as soon as you reach the hospital, and report the incident to your supervisor. C) ask the driver to pull over, assume the role of driver, continue on to the hospital, and see a physician in the emergency department. D) immediately clean the affected area with isopropyl alcohol, ask the patient if he has any infectious diseases, and report the incident to your supervisor.