The finger is not to be squeezed tightly when obtaining a blood sample, because_______________________.

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


tissue fluid will contaminate the specimen

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Which lung volumes or capacities would decrease in a restrictive pulmonary disorder?                I. IC             II. VC            III. TLC            IV. VT

A. II, III, and IV only B. I, II, III, and IV C. I and II only D. I, II, and III only

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Your patient is a young man who fell down a flight of stairs and is now restless and confused. His airway is open, and he is breathing adequately at 18 times per minute. He has a radial pulse of 92 beats per minute and his skin is cool and diaphoretic. Your next action would be to:

A) check the blood pressure and assess for injuries causing blood loss. B) administer supplemental oxygen. C) insert a nasal airway and start positive pressure ventilation with oxygen. D) immobilize the patient with a cervical collar and long back board.

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Mechanical instrumentation is ineffective in eliminating ________ from the soft tissue

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What are the boundaries of anatomic dead space?

a. nose and mouth to the alveolar sacs b. nose and mouth through the terminal bronchioles c. nose and mouth to the segmental bronchi d. nose and moth to the bronchioles

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