People experiencing dyspnea will sit or stand with their hands on their knees, shoulders arched upward, and their head forward. This position is known as the:
A. tripod position.
B. recumbent position.
C. comfort position.
D. recovery position.
Answer: A
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Continually monitor pediatric patients, including taking ____________________ vital signs
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In evaluating a 16-month-old boy, the respiratory therapist finds him to be in mild respiratory distress, without a fever, but with a barking-type cough
A lateral neck x-ray taken in the emergency department shows a "steeple point" narrowing of the trachea. Based on this information, which of the following would the respiratory therapist conclude is the most probable diagnosis? a. Acute bronchitis b. Epiglottitis c. Bronchiolitis d. LTB
The slightly movable joints in the spine are classified as
a. synovial. c. fibrous. b. cartilaginous. d. condyloid.
Final examination, discussion of hospital stay, and instructions on continuing care are all types of ____________________ services
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