Relief of compression of the median nerve at the wrist is known as which of the following?

A) release of carpal tunnel
B) release of tarsal tunnel
C) compression of carpal tunnel
D) compression of median nerve


A

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Reassessment should include which of the following?

a. Assess effects of interventions. b. Check vital signs. c. Assess skin condition. d. Do detailed physical exam. e. Check airway patency.

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What was the name of the first professional organization for the field of respiratory care?

a. American Association for Inhalation Therapy b. National Organization for Inhalation Therapy c. Inhalation Therapy Association d. Better Breathers Organization

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Under which of the following conditions would you postpone a diffusing capacity test?

1. Just before the test, the patient smoked two cigarettes. 2. Just before the test, the patient had an episode of severe coughing. 3. Just before the test, the patient had a long wait at a busy bus stop. a. 1 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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For an AP abdominal projection (lateral decubitus position),

1. the right hemidiaphragm and iliac wing must be included to demonstrate intraperitoneal air. 2. position the shoulders and the ASISs at equal distances from the IR. 3. obtain the exposure on expiration. 4. position the patient's right side adjacent to the imaging table or cart. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 3 only

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