The _______________ tube thoracostomy requires a smaller incision and provides less tissue trauma and less patient discomfort.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
trocar
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Postimmunization arthropathy, left elbow is represented by which ICD-10-CM code?
a. M02.2x2 b. M02.22x2 c. M02.222 d. M02.229
Chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema can be caused by which of the following?
a. Nitrous oxide b. Carbon dioxide c. Excess amounts of nitric oxide d. A combination of nitric oxide and nitro-gen dioxide
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. When the right ventricle contracts, the tricuspid valve closes. 2. When the left ventricle contracts, the tricuspid valve closes. 3. The aortic valve opens when the left atrium contracts. 4. The aorta carries blood to the lungs. 5. The heart sounds are created by the muscle actions.
The respiratory therapist is instructing a postoperative abdominal surgery patient on how to perform incentive spirometry. The therapist should explain that the purpose of the treatment is to
A. prevent microatelectasis. B. promote healing of the incision. C. prevent areas of lung collapse. D. prevent and treat pneumonia.