The Possibility of Infection Is Increased When

question 1

Multiple Choice

The possibility of infection is increased when:

• A) the thumb is punctured.
• B) alcohol is used to cleanse the site.
• C) a puncture is made through a previous site.
• D) the palmar side of the finger is punctured.

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Paleozoic

An era in the geological timescale, occurring between 541 and 252 million years ago, known for significant developments in life, including the Cambrian explosion.

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A chronologic subdivision of geologic time depicting the sequence of geologic events, including those represented by fossils; ages of boundaries are assigned through numeric dating of key rock units.

Earth Materials

Substances that constitute the Earth, including rocks, minerals, soil, and water.

Density

A measure of how much mass is present per given volume of a substance.