Pivoting with a patient during a transfer from a bed to chair avoids which of the cardinal rules of body mechanics?
a. Keep load close
b. Use isometric muscle contractions of trunk muscles
c. Lift with the legs
d. Do not twist
d
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In the United States, the primary factor leading to the development of COPD is:
a. ?1-antitrypsin deficiency. b. recurrent respiratory infections. c. socioeconomic status. d. tobacco smoking.
A pediatric patient on high-flow oxygen therapy is being continuously monitored with a finger pulse oximetry probe. There are frequent and repeated false low SpO2 alarms (less than 90%). Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend in this situation?
A. Sedate the patient and restrain his arms. B. Reset the low alarm limit to the 80% to 85% range. C. Use a spot-check instead of continuous monitoring. D. Relocate the sensor to the forehead or ear lobe.
The four structural parts of the neuron are the ________, ________, ________, and ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The type of administrative duties medical assistants perform depends on the:
A) size of the practice, type of practice (specialty), and preference of the medical assistant. B) type of practice (specialty) only. C) preference of the medical assistant only. D) size and type of the practice only.