_______________ of the ET tube can only be ensured with adequate humidification and prompt removal of retained secretions.

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


Patency

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a. 10 to 20 b. 20 to 30 c. 30 to 40 d. 40 to 50

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Which of the following statements regarding the use of Diazepam is FALSE?

a. Diazepam potentiates the effects of GABA in the CNS. b. Diazepam is a skeletal muscle relaxant. c. Diazepam produces sedation by binding with opiate receptors in the CNS. d. Diazepam is a relatively short-acting medication.

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List three key capabilities of electronic health records:

What will be an ideal response?

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You are performing a bilateral lower rib exam on a 16-year old patient. Normally lower rib exams are performed at 40 inches; however, with a 40-inch SID the lateral rib margins will not be included. What changes can be made to ensure all anatomy of interest will be included and the patient dose will be kept as low as possible?

A. Take two images-one of the right side and one of the left side B. Open the collimators (increase size of light field) C. Increase the SID to 72 inches D. None of the above

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