What is the gavage method? What is its greatest potential complication?
The gavage tube is placed directly into the crop for the administration of medication and/or supplemental feedings. The greatest potential complication is misplacing the gavage tube into the trachea, leading to aspiration and death.
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a. Nystaxis b. Diabetic retinopathy c. Ectropian d. Glaucoma
Which of the following is true about a baby who is born to a mother who smokes?
a. The baby will likely not survive. b. The baby will have a low birth weight. c. The baby will also become a smoker as an adult. d. The baby will have cancer.
At what lung capacity or volume should MEP be measured?
A. TLC B. FRC C. VT D. RV
What should the monitoring of patients using incentive spirometry include?
1. Number of breaths per session 2. Volume and flow goals achieved 3. Maintenance of breath-hold 4. Patient effort and motivation a. 1, 3, and 4 only b. 2, 3, and 4 only c. 1, 2, 3, and 4 d. 3 and 4 only