Which of the following is the best strategy for interviewing older patients?
a. Ask questions quickly and coarsely.
b. Speak loudly and slowly at all times.
c. Stand in front and at eye level.
d. Use pet names such as "sweetie" and "gramps."
Answer: c. Stand in front and at eye level.
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a. Total lung capacity b. Residual volume c. Functional residual capacity d. Expiratory reserve volume
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Identify the following rhythm:
A. Third-degree AV block B. Second-degree AV block, Mobitz type II C. Second-degree AV block, Mobitz type I D. First-degree heart block
Which of the following are trigger variables for the Puritan BennettTM 840 ventilator?
I. flow II. manual III. pressure IV. time A) I B) I and II C) I, II, and III D) I, II, III, and IV