All of the following are TRUE about a chest tube EXCEPT ________
A) it is a plastic tube inserted between the ribs
B) it can be attached to a ventilator to help the patient breathe
C) it removes accumulated air associated with a pneumothorax
D) it removes blood associated with a hemothorax
B
Explanation: A) This is a true statement.
B) Correct! A chest tube can be attached to suction to remove air or blood, but never to a ventilator to help a patient breathe.
C) This is a true statement.
D) This is a true statement.
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A) general anesthesia B) regional nerve block C) epidural or spinal anesthesia D) topical application of an anesthetic drug E) subcutaneous local injection 1) Anesthesia in one body part. 2) Anesthesia with unconsciousness 3) Anesthesia in the skin and deeper tissues 4) Anesthesia in the trunk and lower extremities 5) Anesthesia on the skin
RUQ stands for: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Research indicates that healthy and well-nourished students perform better academically than students who are hungry
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The generalized warmth experienced during autogenics is a function of the dilation of the ________.
A. blood vessels B. cardiac muscles C. lung tissue D. airway