Give one example of improper patient preparation.
What will be an ideal response?
Improper patient preparation includes everything from improper hand washing, patient positioning, selecting and cleaning the puncture site, and allowing the site to air dry.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Clinics with larger budgets for advertising might hire a(n) ____________ to offer marketing services
A) office manager B) marketing consultant C) medical assistant D) nurse manager
Which of the following is not one of the five stages of grief as defined by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross?
A) Depression B) Hostility C) Denial D) Acceptance
After 2 minutes of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) at 4 cmH2O, you see no improvement in the patient's respirations or SpO2 level. What is your next step?
A) Stop the CPAP and begin to provide positive pressure ventilation B) Place an oral airway and continue the continuous positive airway pressure C) Continue the CPAP as is and monitor the patient for another 5 minutes D) Increase the continuous positive airway pressure by 2 cmH2O and reassess the patient