Patients with laryngectomies MOST commonly develop mucous plugs in their stoma because:
A) they are at higher risk for pneumonia.
B) they do not possess an efficient cough.
C) the diameter of the stoma is small.
D) their swallowing mechanism is suppressed
Answer: B) they do not possess an efficient cough.
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When the maximum safety pressure on a volume ventilator is reached, which of the following occurs?
a. The flow rate begins to taper. b. Pressure is held until the time cycle is reached. c. Pressure is held until the ventilator volume cycles. d. Inspiration ends before the entire volume is delivered.
GERD is the abbreviation for _____
a. gastric esophagus reactive disease b. gastroesophageal reversal disease c. gastroenteral reflux disease d. gastroesophageal reflux disease
Which of the following describes a periodic inventory?
Taxes paid semiannually It is used by accountants as a reference for a balance sheet A monthly accounting of sales activity Accounting for merchandise on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual basis