What are the physiologic goals of prone positioning?
What will be an ideal response?
1) To improve oxygenation (e.g., SpO2, PaO2, SaO2)
2) To improve respiratory mechanics (e.g., compliance, work of breathing)
3) To enhance pleural pressure gradient, alveolar inflation, and gas distribution
4) To reduce inspiratory pressures (e.g., peak and plateau)
5) To reduce atelectasis and intrapulmonary shunting
6) To facilitate removal of secretions
7) To reduce ventilator-related lung injury
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The diagnosis code required in form locator 24E is the:
ICD-9-CM code describing the patient condition. number of the diagnosis code listed in form locator 21 that points to the related service. number of diagnostic tests performed to justify the physician's diagnosis. diagnostic modifier, if applicable.
While not a true joist by definition, many call the common steel truss a(n) ____ steel joist.
A. open web B. closed web C. open frame D. closed frame
Which of these statements is false?
A) A surgical instrument's function can often be determined by visual inspection. B) Surgical instruments typically have numerous functions. C) The surgical instruments used in a medical office are very costly. D) All surgical instruments must be properly labeled and sterilized.
Ketoconazole is used for severe systemic fungal infections including:
A) candidiasis (oral thrush) B) chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis C) pulmonary candidiasis D) all of the above