This type of muscular dystrophy has increased in infants since they are now placed on their backs to prevent SIDS. The sternocleidomastoid muscle shortens due to the position

A) torticollis
B) Duchenne's
C) Erb's
D) juvenile


A

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An advantage to using a device that provides continuous positive airway pressure for respiratory disorders is that:

a. Oxygen concentrations can be closely controlled in patients with COPD b. It can replace intubation in a patient who has lost the ability to maintain his airway c. Lower liter flows of oxygen are required when using these devices d. These devices keep the alveoli inflated resulting in improved lung efficiency

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The ____________________ is the midbrain of the brainstem

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which mode on the ventilator would be most appropriate for a patient who is experiencing hypoxemic respiratory failure?

A) continuous mandatory ventilation (CMV) B) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) C) intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV)D) synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV)

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In code 10Q08YJ, the letter Y identifies ________.

A. no device B. monitoring electrode C. other device D. none of these

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