A 60 year-old male has just been extubated following coronary artery bypass grafting. His chest X-ray demonstrates platelike infiltrates with scattered densities and he is noted to have decreased chest expansion with an increased respiratory rate. Which of the following treatments should be recommended for this patient?

A. diuretics
B. antibiotics
C. lung expansion therapy
D. thoracentesis


Answer: C. lung expansion therapy

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Normal consciousness is regulated by a series of neurologic circuits in the brain that comprise the reticular activating system (RAS). The RAS has simple requirements to function properly. Which one of the following items is NOT one of those requirements?

A) Glucose B) Water C) Oxygen D) Sodium

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Positioning a resident in the supine position prevents flexion contractures of the hips.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which numbered item in the diagram is the fourth step in wrapping instruments for sterilization? 



A. 5
B. 1
C. 7
D. 4
E. 2

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Type 2 DM with mild, nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema is reported with code ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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