A hollow tube that is surgically placed in a ventricle of the brain extending to the abdomen is called a(n):
A) ostomy tube.
B) intraventricular shunt.
C) central venous catheter.
D) tracheostomy tube.
Answer: B
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A) High-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather face mask B) Intravenous (IV) fluids administered by paramedics C) Positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen D) Insertion of a nasal airway and oxygen through a nasal cannula
When a king no longer issued edicts, democracy required a new means of establishing public policy.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When using a mechanical manometer and a three-way stopcock to measure cuff pressure, first:
I. the stopcock must be turned toward the cuff's port II. the system must be pressurized with a syringe to 18 cmH2O III. the stopcock must be rotated to the "off" position IV. the three-way stopcock must be attached to the endotracheal tube's pilot line A) I B) I and II C) I, III, and IV D) III and IV
All but which of the following statements about health promotion as described in the OT Prac-tice Framework are accurate?
A. The Framework describes health promotion as an appropriate intervention for OT. B. The Framework describes disability prevention as an appropriate intervention for OT. C. Disability prevention is included in the Framework. D. Wellness, as described in the Framework, involves only the lack of disease symptoms.