A patient who is completely reliant on his gastric tube for feeding has accidentally pulled it from his body. Which statement is most accurate about this patient?
A) He cannot eliminate urine from his body
B) He is bleeding internally
C) He is unable to receive his oral medications
D) He is incapable of digesting fiber
C) He is unable to receive his oral medications
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Which statement regarding a PCR is accurate?
A) "The PCR is a public record that becomes part of the patient's permanent medical record." B) "Aside from providing a record of the care given, the PCR also may be used for education and research." C) "National standards allow the EMT to complete the PCR up to three days after the call as long as a verbal report was given to the physician." D) "The EMT should document only the direct care he or she provided, but not the care by EMRs since their report will reflect this care."
How should the therapist achieve distribution of ventilation to nondependent lung regions in patients who are receiving mechanical ventilation? I. Increase the pressure limit setting on the ventilator. II. Deliver low tidal volumes to the patient. III. Provide the patient with a high inspiratory flow. IV. Apply high levels of PEEP
A. I, IV only B. II, III only C. I, II, IV only D. II, III, IV only
Clostridium spp. cause significant harm to their host due to their ability to
A) produce exotoxin. B) possess fimbriae and pili. C) create spores. D) build a biofilm.
The oral vestibule is the area between:
A. the inner lips, cheeks and front surfaces of the teeth B. the floor and roof of the mouth C. the tip of the tongue and back of the throat D. the entire oral cavity