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QUESTIONS FOR CST EXAM

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show ACCESSORY ORGANS  
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A DROP IS DENOTED BY THE ABBREVIATION   show
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show OINTMENT  
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show NEAR TO THE BODY  
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show MOVEMENT TOWARD MEDIAN PLANE  
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ISCHEMIC CAN BE DEFINED AS   show
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show is a herniation of the urinary bladder  
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Nulli is a prefix that means   show
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show pseudo  
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Tiny red or purple spots on the skin appearing as a result of small hemorrhages within the dermal or submucosal layers are called   show
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Kerato refers to   show
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The suffix lysis means   show
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The left eye is indicated by the following letters   show
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Tissue death is called   show
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show diaphoresis  
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Which radiografphic procedure has the ability to make images in multiple planes   show
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show Atresia  
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show bleeding from the nose  
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Blood gas analysis is called   show
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A ganglion is   show
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show visceral pleura  
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the passageway for food and liquids into the digestive system, and for air into the respiratory system, is the   show
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show larynx  
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The function of the trachea is to   show
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show septum  
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The bones of the palm of the hand are referred to as   show
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show intercostal  
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show pectoralis major  
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The triangular muscle of the shoulder that abducts the arm is the   show
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show *RECTUS ABDOMINIS  
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One of the principal muscle of the pelvic floor is the   show
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The gastrocnemius is the chief muscle of the   show
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A connective tissue band that holds bones together is called   show
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The two bones that form the side walls and the roof of the cranium are the   show
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The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located   show
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The medial bone of the forearm, which is located on the small-finer side of the hand is called the   show
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The bone that is shaped like butterfly and forms the anterior portion fo the base of the cranium is the   show
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The bone that forms the posterior portion of the skull is the   show
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show mandibule  
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show 26 bones  
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The conjuntiva is   show
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The part of the brain responsible for maintenance of balanced and muscle tone, as well as coordination of voluntary muscle is   show
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show medulla oblongata  
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show cerebrum  
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The winding cone-shaped tube of the iner ear is the   show
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show median cubital vein  
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show intestines  
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the vein that drains the veins of the chest wall and epties into the superior vena cava is the   show
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show ventricular contraction  
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show two common iliac arteries  
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Tiny blood vessels that permeate and nourish tissue are called   show
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the reabsorption of water and electrolytes is the main function of the   show
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show anal canal  
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show greater omentum  
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The common bile duct is the union of the   show
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show crush and grind food  
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show parotid glands  
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The supporting structure of the male reproductive system is the   show
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show nose and mouth  
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show bacili  
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show Staphylococcus aureus  
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the burn classification that is characterized by a dry, pearly white, or charred-appearing surface is   show
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show execute requirementes designed to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens in the work enviroment  
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show secondary intention  
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show third  
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a drug that interferes with the blood clotting mechanism is   show
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show weight  
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show Dextran  
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show epinephrine  
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show secretions  
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show narcotic  
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Avitene is   show
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show Gelfoam  
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show *GELFOAM, collastat, avitene, helistat  
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show heparin  
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A drug that decreases the tendency of plood platelets to clot is   show
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show Gentamicin  
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show Bacitracin  
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show manitol  
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A systemic agent used to control uterine hemorrhage is   show
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show anti-inflammatory  
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show methylene blue  
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show dilate the pupil  
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show retrobulbar block  
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show miotic  
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show protamine sulfate  
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Levophed   show
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A drug used to trear metabolic acidosis is   show
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Neuroleptoanalgesia combines   show
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The most frequently used barbiturate for intravenous anesthesia is   show
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show Flouthane  
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The indication for an epidural would be   show
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Compazine is   show
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Pontocaine is   show
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A drug used to reverse hypotension is   show
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A drug that could be used to reverse the effects of muscle relaxants is   show
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show suction  
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show 1 foot  
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Identify which of the following is not safe practice   show
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Tables are considered steril   show
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show checked for instruments, rolled off, and placed in a hamper  
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if a solution soaks through a sterile drape   show
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The pounds of pressure necessary in a steam sterilizer set at 250oF is   show
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Positive assurance that sterilization conditions have been achieved can only be obtained through   show
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A wrapped tray of instruments is sterilized in a gravity displacement sterilizer at 250oF for   show
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show 3 minutes  
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When steam is used to sterilize a rubber tubing or catheter   show
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To be sterilized effectively, a linen pack must not weigh more than   show
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show steam  
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show ultrasonic cleaner  
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All of the following statements regarding instruments sets are true EXCEPT   show
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show flat packages are placed on the shelf on edge, small packages, placed one on top of the other, are criss-crossed, basins are placed on their sides, * SOLUTIONS MAY BE AUTOCLAVED ALONG WITH OTHER ITEMS AS LONG AS THEY ARE ON A SHELF ALONE  
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show 20 minutes  
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show basins must be separated by a porous material if they are nested  
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show it is less damaging to items  
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show ethylene oxide  
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show steris  
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The lumen of a tubing undergoing ethylene oxice (EO) sterilization is   show
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show it provides flame retardation  
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show 3 minutes  
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show 10 hours  
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show solutions  
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Oil is best sterilized by   show
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what is the function of an aerator in EO sterilization   show
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show interfering with the normal metabolism of the protein and reporductive precesses  
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show 20 minutes  
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when using a high-level disinfectant, always   show
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show peracetic acid  
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show initially cleans reusable channeled instruments  
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Which of the following is not an acceptable wrapper for gas sterilizaation   show
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Which of the following is the only acceptable plastic that can be used for a steam sterilization wrapper   show
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show it is enclosed in an imprevious material  
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The room temperature in an OR should be   show
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show the glasses should be wiped with an antiseptic solution before each operation  
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show lead apron  
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show handle the mask only by the strings  
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sterile gloves   show
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show removed from pathways so equipment is not rolled over them  
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show amount of radiation and length of exposure time  
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show four  
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To move the patient from the transport stretcher to the OR table   show
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When moving a patient with a fracture in the OR< all of the following are true EXCEPT   show
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show 2 inches above the knee  
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show the physician  
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Crossing the patient's arms across his or her chest may cause   show
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A precaution always taken when the patient is in the supine position is to   show
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show pillow is placed between the legs  
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show the buttocks must not extend beyond the table edge  
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When using an armboard, the most important measure is to   show
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show allow the circulatory system to adjust  
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show see that the ankles and legs are not crossed  
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Diastolic blood pressure refers to   show
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show the greatest force caused by contraction of the left bentricle of the heart  
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tachycardia is a(n)   show
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show radial artery  
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the body temperature taken orally is 98.6oF what is it in Celsius?   show
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show hupovolemia  
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show Bonanno suprapubic catheter  
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When catheterizing a patient   show
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show third  
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show mediastinal shift  
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why is the obese patient at greater surgical risk than one of normal weight   show
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when drawing a blood sample for ABG's what is considered a safe time laps between blood drawing and analysis   show
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show is above normal range and her or she is dehydrated  
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A type and crossmatch is done   show
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show within normal range  
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show hemophilia  
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show should be done on all surgical patients  
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show an electrical recording of heart activity  
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show below normal range  
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A microscopic blood exam that estimates the percentages of each type of white cell is called a   show
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Operative records documenting all aspects of perioperative care are required by   show
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show 5 seconds  
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show provides oxygen to vital tissues  
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show remain sterile, keep track of counted items, and assist as necessary  
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show the scrub nurse cooled the item in a basin with sterile water  
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a pt signs a permission form for surgery, but because a language barrier he didn't understand what he has signed. This could constitute a liability case for   show
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If a pt falls because he was left unattended, the OR team member could be cited in a lawsuit for   show
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show wrap in a plastic bag and attach to the patient's chart  
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A lack of care or skill that any nurse or tech in the same situation would be expected to use is the leagal definition of   show
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The leagal doctrine that mandates every pfordessional nurese and tech to carry out theoir duties according to the nat. standards of care practiced throughout the country is   show
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show employer liability for employee's negligent conduct  
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Liability is a legal rule that   show
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a criteria that identifies, measures, monitors and evaluates patient care is   show
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In which way could a patient's response to impending surgery exchibit itself   show
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Excessive exposure to radiation can affect the   show
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radiation exposure of the staff is monitored with   show
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ionizing radiation protection is afforded by the use of   show
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show eye injury  
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show waste anesthetic gas  
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show Hepatitis B  
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While using the mixture, a scavenging system is used to collect and exhaust or absorb its vapors, IT is called   show
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show handling all needles and sharps carefully and using barriers to avoid direct contact with blood and body fluids  
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Which body organ is most susceptible to laser injury   show
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how is inhalation of the laser plume best prevented   show
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