Emergencies involving a patient with a tracheostomy tube generally results from which of the following?
A) The tube fails or ruptures, or the tube becomes dislodged.
B) The tube splits from excess airway pressures or becomes occluded.
C) The tube becomes plugged with mucus, or the tube becomes dislodged.
D) The tube softens, or becomes occluded with foreign material.
C
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A) Gaining body weight to "anchor" the lift B) Keeping the palms up when possible while lifting the cot C) Using traditional sit-ups to strengthen lower back muscles during exercise routines D) Twisting during lifting to reduce the number of steps to move a patient from the floor to the cot
Which of the following terms best describes the area where a hazardous material has been spilled or released?
A. Warm zone B. Off-limit zone C. Cold zone D. Hot zone
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word