The US Customary Unit of Measurement May Be Given as a a Common

question 13

True/False

The U.S. Customary unit of measurement may be given as a common or decimal fraction, but the common fraction is preferred.

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Definitions:

Gauze Dressings

A common medical supply made of cotton or synthetic fibers used to protect wounds, absorb fluids, and prevent infection.

Sharps Disposal

The practice of safely disposing of needles, blades, and other medical instruments that can puncture or cut skin, to prevent injury and disease transmission.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

A type of bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics, including methicillin, making infections difficult to treat.

Contact Precautions

Infection control measures used in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of diseases through direct or indirect contact.