You have been called to a dilapidated residence for a 26-year-old female patient complaining of generalized weakness. After applying gloves, you enter the home and find the patient on a couch in minimal distress. Your assessment reveals no life threats, but you do note track marks to both hands and arms. When asked about the marks, she states that she is an IV drug user and has hepatitis C. Given this information, you would:

A) Apply goggles
B) Apply goggles and a gown
C) Place a HEPA mask on yourself
D) Continue care with gloves

D) Continue care with gloves

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Your patient is a 73-year-old male who is sitting in a recliner, cyanotic, pulseless, and apneic. The patient's skin is cool and dry. The patient's wife last saw him an hour and a half ago. Which of the following should you do first?

A) Check for rigor mortis. B) Start CPR. C) Attach the monitor/defibrillator. D) Inform the patient's wife that he is dead and nothing can be done for him.

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Signs of myasthenia gravis that are readily observed in the face are ______________________ ______________________ and difficulty with ______________________ or ______________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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