A patient has severe swelling of the leaf-shaped flap that helps to prevent food from entering the lower respiratory system. Knowing that the suffix "itis" refers to inflammation, which one of the following conditions is the patient suffering from?
A) Epiglottitis
B) Tracheitis
C) Pharyngitis
D) Bronchitis
A
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A patient is receiving continuous mandatory ventilation in the control mode at a rate of 12/min. The inspiratory time control is set at 33%. What is the expiratory time?
a. 1.65 sec b. 2.45 sec c. 3.35 sec d. 3.85 sec
Which of the following is an example of miscom- munication?
A. Lack of patient information B. Noise C. Fatigue D. Poor handwriting
Following the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) order of draw, blue Vacutainers are drawn first.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Items smaller than a golf ball in a medical office reception area are ________.
A. too tempting to be stolen B. fun for infants and young children C. a choking hazard for young children D. only appropriate in pediatric offices E. cheap in appearance