The nurse is caring for a patient who is being mechanically ventilated. What strategies have been shown to prevent ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP)? Select all that apply
A) Routine prone positioning
B) Elevate head of bed 30 degrees if not contraindicated
C) Oral care with plaque removal every 2 to 4 hours
D) Balanced nutrition by gastric tube
E) Continuous subglottic suctioning of secretions
F) Frequent turning and chest physiotherapy
B, C, E, F
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a. steppage gait. c. Trendelenburg gait. b. festinating gait. d. antalgic gait.
The nurse is caring for a client who is employed as a manual laborer and works with her hands. Which instruction would be most helpful?
A) Do not return to work until all areas are completely healed. B) Have others assist in tasks involving use of affected arm. C) Wear gloves to prevent injury. D) Check to see if job description can be changed.
The normal respiratory rate for a 6- to 12-month-old is:
a. 14-22 b. 12-18 c. 20-25 d. 24-40
Who first described pulmonary tuberculosis in detail?
A) Hippocrates of Cos B) Aretaeus the Cappadocian C) Claudius Galen D) Susruta