To suction an endotracheal tube the measurement of the soft catheter is from the tip of the endotracheal tube to the level of the carina, which lies at approximately the sternal notch. In the adult patient, typically a ________ Fr. suction catheter is used
A) 4
B) 8
C) 14
D) 20
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The amount and type of patient education a medical assistant provides is decided by her place of employment and ____.
A. content knowledge B. communication skills C. scope of practice D. ability to perform research E. length of employment
The appropriate setting will enhance the success of the health coaching session. Which of the following would prove to be the most effective guideline to follow?
A) Have comfortable chairs all at the same level so that eye contact can be maintained. B) Make certain the lighting is dimmed to soften the effect of the coaching session. C) Have patients bring their children to the session. D) Leave your phone/pager on in case there is an emergency.
If an incident is such that it warrants evacuation of people, the incident commander would MOST likely request that the _______________ disseminate that information as well as evacuation directions.
A) safety officer B) liaison officer C) operations chief D) public information officer