The first level of disease and illness prevention is
A. adopting health-promoting behaviors.
B. symptom management.
C. screening.
D. rehabilitation.
A. adopting health-promoting behaviors.
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Behavior disorders related to a patient's socioeconomic status, social habits, skills, and values are said to be:
A) sociocultural disorders. B) psychosocial disorders. C) nature behavior. D) nurture behavior.
The mortality rate for VAP associated with prolonged hospital stays is which of the following?
a. 5-25% b. 15-40% c. 25-50% d. 45-75%
Which of the following problems are associated with using a dual lumen endotracheal tube (DLT) during ILV?
A. Tracheal erosion and necrosis from the low-volume, high-pressure cuff used in conjunction with this tube. B. Distal migration of the DLT potentially could block a mainstem bronchus. C. The tracheal hook can cause considerable tracheal trauma. D. DLTs do not afford access to the affected lung.
The patient is bleeding severely from the lower leg. You have applied direct pressure and elevated the leg. Your next step is to:
A. apply a tourniquet B. apply direct pressure C. apply pressure at the pressure point D. elevate the arm