The criteria for passing a SBT include normal respiratory pattern, adequate gas exchange, and _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


hemodynamic stability

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The knowledge of the mechanical effects of movement on bodily tissues is important for a manual therapist to understand because

a. they are different from the effects of movement forces on the bodily tissues and understanding these effects can inform clinical decisions. b. they are the same as the effects of movement forces on the bodily tissues and understanding these effects can inform clinical decisions. c. they are the same effects of static positioning on the bodily tissues and understanding these effects is relevant to the position in which to place a client. d. they are different from the effects of movement forces on the bodily tissues and understanding these effects has no relevance on clinical decisions.

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A 40-year-old female presents with hemorrhage from her dialysis graft. She states that she just got back from dialysis when the bleeding started. There is a significant amount of blood on the chair and floor. To control the bleeding, you would immediately:

A) place a tourniquet proximal to the graft. B) place a tourniquet distal to the graft. C) apply direct pressure over the graft. D) apply ice to the area and elevate the extremity.

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A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to identify ____ 

A. anemia B. diabetes mellitus C. kidney disorders D. specific cancers E. peptic ulcers

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________ Smallpox causes an acute, contagious disease that can be quickly spread from person to person

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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