What is the MOST common complication associated with a tracheostomy tube?
A) Air leakage around the cuff
B) Tube dislodgement
C) Mucus obstructing the tube
D) Infection at the stoma
Answer: C
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a. superbill b. medical evaluation c. benefits assignment form d. medical record
When using a hot quartz generator, it is usually held ________ away from the treatment area
A) 10 inches B) 40 inches C) 30 inches D) 20 inches
An example of a ureidopenicillin is:
A) mezlocillin (Mezlin®) B) ticarcillin (Ticar®) C) ampicillin (Omnipen®) D) penicillin G (Pfizerpen®)
All of the following are true EXCEPT:
A. Urine culture is one of the most frequently requested tests. B. UTIs are more frequent in male patients. C. Standard Precautions must be observed when performing a urine culture. D. Pseudomonas can be a cause of UTIs.