A medical procedure to irrigate and remove fluid contained in the peritoneal cavity for the purpose of examining its contents is termed:

A) enema. B) pericardiocentesis.
C) peritoneal lavage. D) knee joint aspiration.


C

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A) Barbiturate B) Antianxiety C) Stimulant D) Benzodiazepine

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Burnout can best be defined as:

A) a state of emotional exhaustion and cynicism. B) the cumulative result of not sleeping. C) a lack of passion for your job. D) the result of feeling dissatisfied with your daily work.

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A patient is on warfarin therapy for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The respiratory therapist should advise the patient to avoid eating all of the following EXCEPT:

a. broccoli. b. spinach. c. liver. d. grapefruit. e. orange juice.

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