A Child Steps on a Nail and Sustains a Puncture

question 43

Multiple Choice

A child steps on a nail and sustains a puncture wound of the foot. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for cleansing this wound?

• A)Wash wound thoroughly with chlorhexidine.
• B)Wash wound thoroughly with povidone-iodine.
• C)Soak foot in warm water and soap.
• D)Soak foot in solution of 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 water.

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Definitions:

Purely Competitive

A market structure characterized by many small firms producing identical products, free entry and exit, and no single firm influencing the market price.

Supply Curve

The supply curve is a graphical representation showing how the quantity of a good that a supplier is willing and able to sell varies depending on the price.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms in a perfectly competitive market to make zero economic profit, balancing supply and demand.