Cricoid pressure is used during endotracheal tube placement to close off the esophagus to prevent reflux and aspiration for trauma patients

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
Cricoid pressure is pressure applied to the cricoid cartilage to occlude the esophagus and immobilize the trachea to prevent regurgitation and aspiration of stomach contents.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A) 1, 2, 3, and 5 B) 2, 4, and 5 C) 1, 2, 4, and 5 D) 1, 3, and 4

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Under a contract based on a per-case or per-visit rate of compensation, the provider is paid a predetermined rate for each:

A) enrolled patient. B) episode of care. C) diagnosis code. D) service provided.

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A) renal pelvis. B) cortical nephrons. C) juxtaglomerular nephrons. D) renal papillae.

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