The direct Gram stain of expectorated sputum reveals 30 squamous epithelial cells per low power field. You should
A) call the respiratory therapist for an induced specimen.
B) reject the specimen and request another one.
C) process with the physician's approval.
D) process the specimen.
B
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the neck-to-shaft angle (angle of inclination) of the femur?
a. The normal angle in adults is approximately 100 ° to 115 °. b. A decrease in the normal angle is called coxa valga. c. Coxa valga will decrease the lever arm of the hip abductor muscles. d. It is the angle formed between the axis of the femoral neck and the transverse axis of the femoral condyles.
What is the most common problem with the use of bag-valve-mask resuscitators?
a. Equipment failure b. Nosocomial infection c. Pulmonary barotrauma d. Pulmonary hemorrhage
The federal government has the authority to respond to catastrophic events that exceed local and state capability to mount an effective response.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What do disposable supplies consist of?
What will be an ideal response?