A ________ is a condition in which there is air inside the thoracic cavity and outside the lungs
A) pneumoconiosis B) bronchiectasis C) pneumothorax D) emphysema
C
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During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should:
A. repeat your question because he probably did not hear you. B. allow him time to think about the question and respond to it. C. ask him if he frequently experiences severe headaches and nausea. D. tell him that you cannot help him unless he answers your questions.
In order for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to be beneficial, the patient must:
A. be able to follow commands. B. weigh more than 110 pounds. C. have a slow respiratory rate. D. not have a history of asthma.
With a BEAM lift, the patient is:
a. assisted to a standing position. b. rolled onto a long board. c. lifted onto a short board. d. lifted and carried a short distance.