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[Answered] A tonometer is used to measure: A. intraocular pressure. B. peripheral vision. C. distance vision. D. near vision.

[Answered] Which term describes a physician who specializes in the general medical care of hospitalized patients? A. general practitioner B. hospitalist C. internist D. pediatrician

[Answered] Explanations regarding treatments for sepsis should be given to the patient, even if their mental status is compromised. A. True B. False

[Answered] A patient with abdominal pain told that he has inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the viscera and lines the abdominal cavity. This is referred to as:

[Answered] A stent controls bleeding. A. True B. False

[Answered] Which pair of terms are opposite in meaning? A. eustachian, auditory B. acute; chronic C. cerumen, curette D. effusion, impacted E. topical; tympanic

[Answered] A patient care technician is disposing of a contaminated needle and experiences a needlestick injury. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? A. Report the injury to the immediate supervisor. B. Undergo an assessment by a provider. C. Assist with filling out an incident report. D. Wash the site with an antimicrobial soap.

[Answered] An animal with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy will have a thickened left ventricle. A. True B. False

[Answered] A patient care technician is preparing to weigh a patient who is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the technician take when using a mechanical scale to weigh the patient? A. Place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support. B. Give the patient a cane to use as support while being weighed. C. Instruct the patient to hold on to the neck of the scale while being weighed. D. Position a chair by the scale for the patient to lean on.

[Answered] A procedure that is done through the skin is percutaneous. A. True B. False