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cmoore54

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You are accidentally stuck with a needle used to administer a medication to a patient with a known history of hepatitis B. You have already completed your hepatitis B vaccine series. In this case, which of the following statements is true?
 
  A) You have complete protection from hepatitis B and no further action is needed.
  B) You have two weeks from the time of exposure to start medical care for a potential infection.
  C) You will have to get another series of three vaccines to give you protection in the future.
  D) You need to report the needle stick to your supervisor as soon as possible.

Question 2

A ________ device works by blowing oxygen or air continuously at a low pressure to prevent a patient's alveoli from collapsing.
 
  A) CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
  B) COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  C) Nonrebreather
  D) FROPVD (Flow-Restricted, Oxygen Powered Ventilation Device)


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AngeliqueG

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


cmoore54

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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