laryngotracheotomy : Surgical __________ into the larynx and trachea performed to provide a secondary opening for breathing, allowing air to bypass.
Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
incision
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A. Assess the client's breath sounds and respiratory rate. B. Contact the RN to be sure the client can be transported. C. Place a mask on the client and send him to the x-ray department. D. Call the x-ray department and request a portable film.
Side effects of bronchodilators may include ________.
a. cardiac irregularities, hypertension, and hyperglycemia b. respiratory depression, constipation, and urinary retention c. drying of secretions, visual disorders, and paradoxical excitement d. anxiety, nervousness, tremors, seizures, reduced cardiac output, and reduced urine output
Approximately 75 percent of all victims involved in motor vehicle accidents sustain at least minor facial trauma
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Men have larger tidal volumes than women because men have
a. larger diameter airways c. larger diaphragm muscles b. larger thorax or chest d. all of the choices