Weaning failure is generally related to (1) _______________, (2) decrease of compliance, or (3) respiratory muscle fatigue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
increase of airflow resistance
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when assessing for injuries due to a fall?
A) Distance of the fall B) Acceleration forces C) Surface struck D) Anatomical area struck
What piece of information would you provide to a group of young teenage drivers to decrease their chance of suffering a "whiplash" type injury if involved in a motor vehicle collision?
A) Ensure that the head rest is properly positioned. B) Position the car's seats in a full upright position. C) Make sure the car has side door air bags. D) Properly wear seat belts with a headrest in the down position.
What type of asthma attack is the patient most likely experiencing?
A 55-year-old female presents in the dental office for a crown preparation with final impressions on tooth number30. As the auxiliary seats the patient, she asks the patient if there have been any changes in the medical history. The patient states that her physician has given her a bronchodilator. The procedure concludes with no complications and the dentist leaves the treatment room. As the patient is preparing to leave, she begins to cough and the auxiliary observes that the patient is having difficulty breathing. The auxiliary looks for the patient’s bronchodilator. What will be an ideal response?