If a Patient Is Coughing Uncontrollably and There Is Considerable

question 69

Multiple Choice

If a patient is coughing uncontrollably and there is considerable spray, what PPE should the medical assistant put on before entering the examination room?

• A) Gloves and mask
• B) Mask and goggles
• C) Gloves, gown, and goggles
• D) Gown, mask, and face shield
• E) Gloves, mask, and face shield

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Definitions:

Time Constants

A parameter that quantifies the response time of a system to a step input, notably in RC and RL circuits, characterized by the time it takes for a system to change significantly.

Electromagnetic Induction

The phenomenon where an electromotive force (EMF) is induced in a closed circuit by a change in the flux of magnetic field.

Lenz's Law

A principle in electromagnetism stating that an induced electric current will flow in a direction such that it opposes the change in magnetic flux that produced it.

Exponential Rate

A rate of growth in which the increase occurs in a manner proportional to the current amount, often seen as rapid growth.