What can you do to help prevent respiratory complications when a resident is immobile?
What will be an ideal response?
You can provide the resident with fluids to drink, position the resident so her or his lungs can expand, and encourage the resident to take deep breaths.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts of the pharynx?
a. Nasopharynx b. Oropharynx c. Laryngopharynx d. Opharynx
Restraints are always applied next to the resident's exposed skin.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Convert 352 lb to kilograms.
A. 16 kg B. 77.4 kg C. 160 kg D. 320 kg E. 774 kg
Which of the following statements shows an understanding by the speaker of the use of a pocket mask?
a. "Although a pocket mask is very effective at ventilating a patient, you are directly exposed to the patient's secretions." b. "A pocket mask must be securely placed over the patient's mouth and nose." c. "When using a pocket mask to ventilate a patient, you must make sure that the reservoir bag is in place." d. "A pocket mask should be used only when oxygen is connected to it."