A surgical incision is reopened after a patient starts to show signs of internal bleeding. It is discovered that the surgeon did not complete closure of all severed capillaries at the operative site. This is an example of
A. delayed treatment.
B. poor patient healing.
C. malpractice.
D. inappropriate postoperative care.
C. malpractice.
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Which of the following is not a requirement to sit for the ExCPT exam?
A) 18 years of age B) High school diploma or GED C) No felony convictions D) 3 years of work experience
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A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator burns to the anterior aspect of both arms and to his anterior chest. According to the rule of nines, this patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA.
A. 45% B. 18% C. 27% D. 36%
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