While a patient is under general anesthesia, it is a good practice to keep the patient's eyes open to prevent a corneal tear or abrasion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
If the eyes are not closed, eyes can be injured from irritating anesthetics or facemasks or from drying or scratching of the cornea. Also, patients with protruding eyes or those in the prone position are at risk for eye injury.
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The code for hearing screening is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What patient variables may predispose a patient to drug interactions?
A) gender B) age C) socioeconomic status D) both a and c
Of the ligaments associated with the vertebral column, the ligamentum nuchae is seen most posteriorly on sagittal MR images below the level of the cervical region
Indicate whether the statement is true or false