Following the deflation of the blood pressure cuff, the cuff should be reinflated to _____ mm Hg above the palpatory radial systolic reading.
a. 10?20
b. 20?30
c. 30?40
d. 40?50
b. 20?30
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A patient receiving mechanical ventilation for 2 days demonstrates the following clinical features: • ? Purulent respiratory secretions • ? Body temperature 35.5 C • ? Leukopenia • ? Pao2 65 mm Hg What should the therapist suggest at this time?
A. blood culture B. culture and sensitivity C. bronchoscopy D. chest radiograph
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What will be an ideal response?
What is the formula for calculating CcO2?
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