Thermoregulation is difficult for the newborn to maintain directly after birth, even for the term newborn.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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For which of the following patients is placement of an oropharyngeal airway indicated?
a. A responsive but confused patient with stridorous respirations b. A patient who has vomited and responds to painful stimuli by moaning c. An unresponsive patient who has neither a gag reflex nor a cough reflex d. A patient with snoring respirations who coughs as the oral airway is placed into his mouth
A patient who has been receiving mechanical ventilation for a week has just developed VAP. How does this epidemiologic variable (time of onset) affect patient treatment and outcome?
A. no different than if the patient developed VAP after 2 days of mechanical ventilation B. involvement of multidrug resistant pathogens and increased mortality C. associated with antibiotic-sensitive bacteria, but increased mortality D. connected with variably sensitive bacteria and better prognosis
Which of the following is a superior procedure for visualizing the brain?
a. PET scan b. CT scan c. Ultrasound d. MRI e. Fluoroscopy
Which of the following is a true statement?
A) Poisonous substances must be labeled in blue. B) Controlled substances must be kept in the same cabinet with all other drugs. C) Medications should be checked on a regular basis to ensure freshness. D) Drug samples are usually stored with all other medications.