Energy requirements for critically ill patients are normally computed by using the Harris-Benedict equation. This equation estimates the resting energy expenditure (REE) based on weight, height, age, and ____.
A. additional metabolic needs
B. gender
C. stress factor
D. degree of infection
Answer: B
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A) registering and greeting patients. B) having patients complete paperwork. C) dealing with patients who may be upset or irritable. D) all of the above.
Repeated connecting and disconnecting of a cuff pressure manometer to the pilot tube of a cuffed tracheal airway will do which of the following?
a. Increase cuff pressure. b. Not affect cuff pressure. c. Decrease cuff pressure. d. Rupture the cuff.
During a mass casualty incident, the ____ is the only documentation that will be performed.
A. outcome tag B. assessment tag C. briefing tag D. triage tag
Optical disk imaging is also known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word