Bronchoscopy is the insertion of a flexible fiberoptic or rigid telescope into the _________
A. trachea C. pleura
B. mediastinum D. thoracic cavity
ANS: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements about dry-pipe sprinkler systems is MOST accurate?
A. Dry-pipe systems require pressurized air or nitrogen to hold dry-pipe valves open. B. A disadvantage of dry-pipe systems is that they do not signal an alarm when discharged. C. Normally, the air-pressure gauge and water-pressure gauge should show the same pressure reading. D. Accelerators and exhausters are quick-opening devices that allow air to exit and water to enter the pipes quickly.
The therapist is about to institute NPPV on a patient who is experiencing respiratory distress. At the same time, the therapist would like for this patient to verbally communicate when possible. Which of the following interfaces would most likely accommodate this form of communication?
A. oronasal B. helmet C. mouthpiece D. nasal
An effective way to prevent an unanticipated shortage of a supply item is to ____.
A. keep the same item in several different locations B. request that workers finish one container before opening a new one C. reorder the item when the last one is taken for use D. educate the workers on how to make supplies last from one order to the next E. reorder an item whenever someone requests it, without checking the inventory