Which of the following correctly describes the positioning of the leg for a trauma femur exam?

leg is internally rotated 15-20 degrees
leg is externally rotated 15-20 degrees
leg is internally rotated 3-5 degrees
leg is left in natural position


leg is left in natural position

Rationale: Trauma positioning of any limb requires the part to be left in its natural or "as is" position.

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A) Subcutaneous injections B) Intravenous injections C) Intramuscular injections D) Intradermal injections

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A) hydrophobic B) proteins C) ions D) hydrophilic

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What is the interface between the pulse generator and the client's airway when using the Percussionaire VDR-4?

A) a 0.5-L reservoir B) a venturi C) the Phasitron D) LifePort ET tube

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To clear an airway of fluid and debris, suctioning should be applied:

a. for as long as needed. b. for no more than 10–15 seconds at a time. c. for no more than 30 seconds at a time. d. as deeply as needed to remove as much fluid as possible.

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