Which of the following conditions would MOST likely impair pulmonary function by limiting lung volume and maximal inspiratory pressure?
A) Asthma
B) Kyphosis
C) Spondylosis
D) Osteoporosis
Answer: B) Kyphosis
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A) Esophageal varices B) A perforated esophagus C) An ulcer D) Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Tourniquet pressure that is too tight or lasts too long can result in:
A. syncope. B. sclerosed veins. C. falsely elevated test results. D. excessive specimen removal.
Which of the following patients that have been TASERed do NOT meet the acceptable criteria to remove the TASER darts?
A) A patient with a heart rate of 105/min B) A patient with a room SpO2 of 96 percent C) A patient with the TASER dart embedded in the URQ of the abdomen D) A patient with the TASER dart embedded in the neck
Which of the following can prevent a wandering baseline?
A. Avoid the use of paper clips on the tracing B. Make sure all the leads are connected properly C. Eliminate other sources of electricity in the room D. Be sure the skin is prepared adequately E. Make sure the temperature of the room is comfortable