Critical pathways usually focus on one discipline and provide guidelines for standards of care
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A 19-year-old male is reported to have taken too many narcotic pain pills that were prescribed for his recent knee surgery. He is extremely sleepy with very shallow breathing. His color is pale and his SpO2 reading is 84%. His body is probably attempting to compensate for his poor level of ventilatory effort by stimulating the respiratory system to increase rate and tidal volume. Normally,
respiratory drive is triggered by changing levels of: A) carbon dioxide. B) pH. C) oxygen. D) glucose.
As the ________ close, the sutures of the skull are formed.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How can continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) prevent the need for continuous mechanical ventilation in infants experiencing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
A) CPAP increases functional residual capacity (FRC). B) CPAP increases total airway resistance.C) CPAP decreases functional residual capacity (FRC). D) CPAP decreases compliance.
A condition that exists at the time an order for inpatient admission occurs is categorized according to __________
a. case management b. data analysis c. present on admission d. revenue cycle auditing