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A symptom of herpes simplex virus?
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Painful blisters on the lips
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Patients with influenza are recommended to?
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Get plenty of bed rest
Increase their fluid intake Take antipyretics |
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A primary symptom of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is?
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Skin infection that may look like pimples or boils that can be red, swollen, painful, or full of pus
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Another name for whooping cough is?
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Pertussis
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A symptom of scarlet fever is?
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Strawberry tongue
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are simple parasitic plants that depend on other life forms for a nutritional source
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Fungi
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The acture stage of the infectious disease process is what?
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When the disease reaches its highest point of development.
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HBV (hepatitis B virus), HCV (hepatitis C virus), and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are what?
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Bloodborne pathogens
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The CDC recommends that if you get a person's blood in your eyes, you should what?
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You should irrigate the eyes with clean water or saline.
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Used needles should be placed where?
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A puncture-proof container.
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When putting on latex gloves after handwashing, it is important to avoid using lotions that contain what?
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Mineral Oil.
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A sterile package should not be used if it is more than days from the time it was sterilized?
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30 days
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is the process of obtaining information from patients to determine who will be the most beneficial to handle their needs.
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Screening.
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The screening and interview process commonly takes place where?
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In the examination room.
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What are the goals during the in-person screening?
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Why the patient is seeking health care
What the patient sees as the main problem (chief complaint) Any secondary concerns that the patient may have |
