Washing out the stomach with sterile water or a salt-water solution is known as gastric:
A) intubation
B) hemoperfusion
C) dialysis
D) lavage
D) lavage
Gastric lavage is the process of washing out the stomach with sterile water or a saltwater solution; it is used to remove poisons from the gastrointestinal tract.
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A) counts the respiratory rate for 15 seconds and multiplies by 4. B) counts the respiratory rate for 30 seconds and multiplies by 2. C) counts the respiratory rate for 15 seconds and observes chest rise and fall. D) counts the respiratory rate for 10 seconds and multiplies by 6.
Who instituted one of the first recorded fire prevention regulations?
a. Sir Edward b. William the Conqueror c. Emperor Augustus d. Sir Maximus
A physical therapist asks the medication nurse if one of her patients, Mrs.Jones, has been taking pain medication, because Mrs.Jones told the therapist that "the nurses won't give me anything for pain". If the nurse answers the therapist's questions, it would be:
A. A violation of patient confidentiality B. An ethical violation C. An invasion of privacy D. Ethical because of both team member are involved in the patient's care
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A. lipid B. protein C. fat D. calorie