When the supply of oxygen in the blood is low, the skin looks bluish, which is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cyanosis
A bluish color of the skin is called cyanosis.
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The therapist is working with a mechanically ventilated patient who has a heat and moisture (HME) exchanger in place. The therapist would like to determine if the HME is providing adequate humidification to the patient. How could the therapist ascertain the effectiveness of the HME?
A. noting the quality of the patient's secretions during endotracheal suctioning B. inspecting for the accumulation of condensate inside the plastic of the HME C. examining for the presence of condensate inside the ventilator tubing between the HME and the patient Y-connector D. touching the HME to feel for warmth from the patient's expirate
An elevation in the number of stabs is nicknamed a "shift to the right" and indicates a late WBC response.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The ________ is the brain of the computer
a. hard drive b. ROM c. RAM d. CPU
_____ is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart contracts
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word