A good time to conduct an interview and instruct the patient is the morning of surgery so that the patient will not forget the information
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
Do not conduct the interview on the morning of the procedure unless there is no other choice because patients are not psychologically receptive to teaching at this time. Some preoperative preparations are made in the surgeon's office, and then patients are referred to a preoperative testing center.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The class of endogenous opioids found in the cell bodies and nerve endings of the substantia gelatinosa is
A) beta endorphin B) morphine C) enkephalin D) dynorphin
One difference that makes the child's airway different from that of the adult is:
A) the tongue is proportionally larger. B) most breathing takes place using the intercostal muscles. C) airway structures are less easily obstructed. D) the trachea is long and rigid.
Absolute contraindications for postural drainage include which of the following?
1. Head and neck injury (until stabilized) 2. Active hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability 3. Uncontrolled airway at risk for aspiration a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3