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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Piggyback infusions are sometimes used as part of which type of injections?
A) Subcutaneous injections B) Intravenous injections C) Intramuscular injections D) Intradermal injections
Charges molecules containing elements like oxygen, phosphorus, and nitrogen mix easily with water, and are called ________
A) hydrophobic B) proteins C) ions D) hydrophilic
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
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.