Which position is favored for a patient who is suspected of having fractured ribs?
A. Lying flat with arms above head
B. Sitting forward with arms by side
C. Fetal position with arms against ribs
D. Sitting upright and arms against ribs
D
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A) 240 B) 120 C) 40 D) 60
Your patient is a pregnant woman with abnormally high blood pressure and swollen legs and ankles. You recognize these as signs of:
A. eclampsia. B. uterine enlargement. C. preeclampsia. D. hypotension.
The potential energy of a compressed spring is known as which of the following?
a. Gravitational c. Inelastic b. Chemical d. Elastic
A patient is receiving continuous mandatory ventilation in the control mode at a rate of 20/min. The inspiratory time is 0.75 sec. What is the percentage inspiratory time?
a. 20% b. 25% c. 30% d. 33%