Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. profound cyanosis
B. collapsed jugular veins
C. unilaterally absent breath sounds
D. bulging intercostal muscles
Answer: B. collapsed jugular veins
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a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
What amount of residual urine is considered abnormal?
A. 10 mL B. 25 mL C. 40 mL D. 50 mL E. 70 mL
Which of the following statements is NOT true about incident reports?
a. Should include only facts, not personal opinions. b. Must be completed when any unexpected situation occurs that can cause harm to someone. c. Are completed by the employee who observes the situation. d. Are placed in the patient's file.
Which of the following is not NOT an example of lifelong learning?
a. Returning to school to take additional classes b. Refusing to attend a workshop c. Receiving specialized training while on the job d. Reading professional journals during nonwork hours