How long can you leave the tourniquet on during a venipuncture?
What will be an ideal response?
1 minute
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A) high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather. B) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). C) positive pressure ventilation. D) 2 to 4 liters of oxygen through a nasal cannula.
Light (thin) images may result from each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Placing the image receptor (film) in the mouth backward b. Not depressing the exposure button for the duration of the cycle c. Using an mA setting that was too high d. Developing in weak processing solutions
Common telephone courtesy includes:
A) staying focused on the patient and that call. B) never being hostile or angry. C) listening without interruption. D) all of the above.
What walking aid is used to provide balance and support when there is weakness on one side of the body?
A) walker B) stretcher C) crutches D) cane