Which of the following are advantages of using pressure-supported ventilation for weaning? 1. Guaranteed VT 2. Reduced work of breathing 3. Respiratory muscle fatigue prevented 4. Better patient comfort and synchrony
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: D
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A) between the second and third rings. B) between the fourth and fifth rings. C) after the third ring. D) before 60 seconds.
Which of the following is true of generic drug names?
A) The generic name is restricted by copyright to the manufacturer only. B) A substance can have many generic names but only one trade name. C) A substance can have many trade names but only one generic name. D) The generic name is also called the brand name.
Care for a patient with a possible snakebite includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) cleaning puncture wounds with soap and water. B) applying a pressure bandage around the entire extremity. C) making a small incision around the bite to drain the venom. D) removing any jewelry from the bitten extremity.
Meconium staining indicates:
A) gestational diabetes. B) fetal hypoxic incident. C) prematurity. D) eclampsia.