Who should perform routine removing and cleaning of a transtracheal O2 catheter?
a. Visiting nurse
b. Respiratory care practitioner
c. Physician
d. Patient
ANS: D
Key patient responsibilities include routine catheter cleaning and recognizing and troubleshooting common problems.
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A) Deliver 10 breaths per minute B) Give the patient 20 breaths per minute C) Administer 8 breaths per minute D) Give the patient 24 breaths per minute
Which of the following respiratory rates may signify significant respiratory issues in an adult?
a. Fewer than 8 respirations per minute b. More than respirations 24 per minute c. Fewer than 12 respirations per minute d. More than 20 respirations per minute
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What sexually transmitted disease can cause preterm labor and premature rupture of the membranes, as well as conjunctivitis in newborns?
A. German measles B. Candida C. chlamydia D. varicella