The gagging patient can be instructed to hold his or her breath to control the gag reflex
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True. The gag reflex is often stimulated by a sense of not being able to breathe. Holding the breath on purpose is a form of distraction and gives the patient control; both aid in suppressing a gag reflex.
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Reassessment should include which of the following?
a. Assess effects of interventions. b. Check vital signs. c. Assess skin condition. d. Do detailed physical exam. e. Check airway patency.
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) is a system that relies on some simple commands and what three physiologic parameters?
A) Respiration, pain, and mental status B) Respiration, sensory, and motor status C) Circulation, sensory, and motor status D) Respiration, pulse, and mental status
5. In the preindustrial period, what was the main role of dispensaries?
a. Dispensaries were affiliated with hospitals to provide charity care. b. Dispensaries functioned as laboratories to conduct diagnostic tests. c. Dispensaries provided basic medical care to ambulatory patients. d. Dispensaries provided advanced medical treatments by private physicians.
How do obstructive lung diseases that cause air trapping affect lung compliance?
A. Lung compliance remains normal. B. Lung compliance is reduced. C. Lung compliance is increased. D. Lung compliance is unaffected by air trapping.