What are the four purposes of wound dressings?

a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________


a. Physical protection
b. Prevention of contamination
c. Prevention of infection from the wound
d. Promote healing

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Which of the following are considered airway clearance therapies? 1. Postural drainage and percussion 2. Incentive spirometry 3. Positive airway pressure 4. Percussion, vibration, and oscillation

a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 2 and 4 only

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A patient-ventilator system check reveals the following information: peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) 27 cm H2O, positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 5 cm H2O, plateau pressure (Pplateau) 14 cm H2O,

inspiratory time (TI) 0.75 second, and set frequency 20/minute. Calculate the mean airway pres-sure. a. 6.75 cm H2O b. 7.75 cm H2O c. 11.75 cm H2O d. 12.37 cm H2O

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After surgery, Bobbie needs fluids. He has an order for 1000 mL of D5 LR over 10 hours. How many milliliters per hour should the IV pump be programmed for?

What will be an ideal response?

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One type of disposable supply is a prepared paper slide used to test the stool for the presence of ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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