You are suctioning your patient's airway. One of the biggest side effects of suctioning is:

A. hypoxia
B. aspiration
C. suction power
D. suction catheter clogging


Answer: A. hypoxia

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A) "Okay, Eddy, let's see what is going on with you." B) "Okay, Edward. We need to know which hospital you want to go to." C) "Okay, Mr. Burns. Is it okay if we get your blood pressure?" D) "Do you want us to call you Eddy as well?"

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To prevent transmission of infectious disease, all links in the chain of infection must be broken

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?

A) Stomach B) Large intestine C) Small intestine D) Liver

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Which reimburses providers according to predetermined rates assigned to services and is revised by CMS each year?

a. Medicare physician fee schedule b. Medicare relative value units c. Medicare resource-based fee schedule d. Medicare value fee schedule

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