A patient has sustained a large abdominal evisceration, such that a large portion of intestines are now exposed. After properly managing this injury, you are preparing the patient for transport. You ascertain that there is no evidence of spinal injury. How should you place the patient on the stretcher for transport?
A) Prone position, to maintain pressure on the abdomen
B) Semi-Fowler's position, to promote adequate breathing
C) Lateral recumbent position with legs extended
D) Supine position, with knees and hips flexed
D) Supine position, with knees and hips flexed
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A) Placing sheets from the OB kit over both the patient's legs and her abdomen B) Using towels from the patient's residence to wrap each leg and cover her abdomen C) Using a sheet from the patient's bed to cover her abdomen and groin D) Placing a sheet from the OB kit under the patient's hips and another over her abdomen and legs
Which of the following types of humidifiers are used in clinical practice? 1. Heat and moisture exchanger 2. Passover humidifier 3. Bubble humidifier
a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3
A physician is using somatic gene therapy for a patient with a severe genetic disorder. What is involved in this process?
A. inserting normal copies of the gene B. blocking an overactive pathway C. correcting an abnormality in the genes of sperm or egg D. replacing a deficiency E. turning off a gene
A computer's hardware serves four main functions, including inputting data, processing data, outputting data, and ____.
A. storing data B. word processing C. deleting data D. programming E. releasing data