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You would treat the chicken pox with a topical anti-pruritic
True
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Painful blisters on the lip are a symptom of herpes simplex virus
True
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Whooping cough is also known as pertussis
True
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Pathogens replicate in a host reservoir
True
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24 hours to days is the incubation period for conjunctivitis
True
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For influenza, patients should rest, increase fluids and take antipyretics
True
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Fungi are a parasitic plant that depends on other life forms for nutrition
True
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The vapors containing microorganisms from a cough or sneeze can travel up to 3 feet
True
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Hepatitis A is not contracted from bloodborne pathogens
True
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If you have an exudative skin condition, you should refrain from direct patient care to prevent the spread of disease
True
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If you get blood in your eyes, the CDC recommends you irrigate the eyes with clean water or saline
True
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Use vigorous circular motions with antibacterial soap for 15 seconds when washing your hands
True
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Household bleach is a low-level disinfectant
True
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A sterile instrument package may be stored for 30 days
True
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When cutting tissue, the surgeon will use operating scissors
True
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An autoclave sterilizes at 250 - 270 degrees F
True
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Instruments should be soaked in room temperature water and detergent immediately after each use
True
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Tissue specimens are sent to the lab for a biopsy in a ________ container
formalin solution
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_______ is used in cryosurgery to destroy tissue
Liquid nitrogen
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Dispose of blood contaminated gloves after bandaging a laceration site, in the bio-hazard waste bag
True
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If you do not remove all the sutures, they can cause an infection
True
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After removing the sutures and bandaging the site, the patient should keep the bandage clean and dry for 24 to 48 hours
True
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Cryosurgery is sometimes referred to
cold cautery
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A _____________ usually will remove sutures
general practitioner
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A staple extractor is the device used to remove surgical staples
True
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Local anesthesia is administered by the provider
True
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Hepatitis A is transferred by
direct contact or fecal contaminated food or water
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