You are living in the midst of World War 1. You are a telegr…

You are living in the midst of World War 1. You are a telegraph operator. Suddenly, you get a coded message from Germany asking your country to attack the United States! They promise aid if you will comply with their request.  Which country do you most likely live in? 

Case Study #2: Your patient was recently diagnosed with Hepa…

Case Study #2: Your patient was recently diagnosed with Hepatitis C (HCV) and is getting ready to start taking medications, she reports no other health issues.  On her dental history she reports an 8/10 fear of the dentist and has a tooth that has been painful that she wants the dentist to examine. The vital signs you get today are BP: 142/92, pulse 102 and respirations 22.  As you are finishing up the appointment, you accidentally sustain a minor cut from a scaling instrument that has already been used in her mouth as you are organizing your cassette. The patient is still with you in the operatory, you have not dismissed her yet. Use this scenario to answer the next 4 questions. QUESTION: Should you get tested for Hepatitis C?