An examination method that requires the use of a stethoscope is

mensuration
manipulation
auscultation
palpation


auscultation

Rationale: Except for mensuration and auscultation, the other examination methods do not require use of an instrument.

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The following is a list of average lengths of stay: 10, 5, 3, 1, 8, and 6. The median is which of the following: 1, 3, 6, or 5 (rounding to the nearest whole number)?

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

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If the base flow is 10 L/min and the flow-trigger setting is 4 L/min, the flow during the expira-tory phase is _____ L/min

a. 4 c. 10 b. 6 d. 14

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Which of the following physiologic changes would the therapist expect a patient to experience as a result of being mechanically ventilated with positive pressure? I. increased right ventricular afterload II. decreased left ventricular afterload III. decreased pulmonary vascular resistance IV. increased systemic vascular resistance

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

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Which is an appropriate method of initially opening the airway of an unconscious trauma patient?

A) Head-tilt/chin lift maneuver B) Oral tracheal intubation C) Jaw-thrust maneuver D) Nasal tracheal intubation

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