A(n) ________ may be needed to help patients breathe regularly by mechanical means.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
ventilator
A ventilator may be needed to help patients breathe regularly by mechanical means.
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a. good nutrition c. stress prevention exercises b. physical exercise d. sleep
On what day should an outing to the park for a group of older adults be canceled?
a. 75-degree sunny day in Texas b. 70-degree cloudy day in Oregon c. 80-degree sunny day in Florida d. 75-degree ozone alert day in California
If the nursing assistant notices a broken piece of equipment, she should
A. say nothing, as this is not her responsibility. B. quickly bring it to the maintenance department. C. report it to the appropriate person. D. discard it in the biohazardous waste.
Viola is a 72-year-old woman who sees four different physicians for her medical problems: a gastroenterologist, cardiologist, a primary care physician, and a psychologist
Which of the following health promotion activities would be the highest priority for Viola? A) Establish one physician to oversee all medications for compatibility. B) Ensure that the gastroenterologist assesses Tammy's ability to absorb medications. C) Ensure that the psychologist is aware of over-the-counter medication taken by Tammy. D) Ensure the cardiologist and psychologist discuss appropriate medications for Tammy.