What type of procedure is the suctioning of blood-tinged secretions from a patient with an artificial airway?

A. universal
B. benign
C. sterile
D. clean


Answer: C. All suctioning of a patient's airway is done with sterile technique, regardless of the type of secretions removed.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following drugs are most commonly administered to newborns during transport?

A) anticonvulsants B) sedatives C) antibiotics D) respiratory medications

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Which of the following is an anatomic difference between children and adults?

A. The ribcage of an infant is less flexible than an adult's. B. The trachea of an infant is proportionately longer than an adult's. C. An infant's head accounts for less body weight than an adult's. D. An infant's tongue is proportionately larger than an adult's.

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1.As a pharmacy technician entering new patients in the computer, you should make sure you:

A)Enter what is on the patient form B)Ensure all the information is as correct and complete as possible C)Ask the pharmacist to get all the information D)Send the sheet back to the sender

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