Which of the following is a strategy to decrease ventilator-associated pneumonias?
A. preoxygenating the patient with oxygen prior to suction
B. change of ventilator circuit only when visibly soiled
C. instilling asaline solution directly into the airway for the purpose of thinning the secretions
D. using manual ventilation bags when needed
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
What is the best method of ventilation for a head-injured patient with signs of brainstem herniation?
a. hyperventilation with CO2 less than 35 mmHg b. hypoventilation with a CO2 greater than 45 mmHg c. hypo-oxygenation with an O2 saturation of 90 mmHg d. normal ventilation with a CO2 of 40 mmHg
A precipitous labor and delivery is MOST common in women who:
A. have gestational diabetes. B. are younger than 30 years of age. C. have delivered a baby before. D. are pregnant for the first time.
Confirmation by an organization that an individual is qualified to perform a job to professional standards is known as ______.
1) Cross training 2) Professional development 3) Certification 4) Credentialing 5) Registration
The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls movement is the
a. somatic nervous system. b. brain and spinal cord. c. autonomic nervous system. d. involuntary nervous system.