Commonly seen in patients experiencing renal failure, Kussmaul's respirations:
A) are fast and deep
B) resemble loud groans
C) occur at a rate of about five per minute
D) are so shallow that it may appear that the patient is not breathing at all
A
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A) Renal failure. B) Urinary incontinence. C) Urinary tract infection. D) Prostatitis.
To maintain proper alignment when moving or lifting a heavy object, the weight of the object must be:
a. offset using shoulder and chest strength. b. distributed to the lower back. c. evenly transferred to the legs. d. transferred to the forearms and biceps.
A 5-year-old patient diagnosed with tracheomalacia after a long intubation has had numerous failures to wean and extubate
What should the respiratory therapist recommend to help alleviate spontaneous breathing prob-lems associated with tracheomalacia until a stent can be placed in the airway? a. BiPAP b. Nasal HFV c. Nasal SiPAP d. Tracheostomy and CPAP
Fluid retention can cause swelling, or _______________, in the legs or feet.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).