During CPR, gastric distension may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT

excessive ventilations
delivering ventilations too quickly
improper head tilt
slow, deep ventilations


slow, deep ventilations

Rationale: Slow, deep ventilations are the least likely to cause gastric distention; the other options will most likely cause gastric distention.

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a. Ask the person who answers to identify himself or herself. b. Demand a reason for nonpayment. c. Never raise your voice, use profane language, or show anger in any way. d. Do not harass or intimidate the debtor.

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The way medications are packaged, prepared, and delivered can best be described as part of which QA function?

A) Aseptic technique B) Documentation and labeling C) Facilities and equipment D) Storage and handling

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Physicians who specialize in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive system diseases are known as:

a. gastrointestinalists. b. gastroenterologists. c. stomatologists. d. all of the above.

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What is the correct code for a patient who has a sphenoidal polyp of the sinus?

A. J33.9 B. J33.0 C. J33.1 D. J33.8

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