Bariatric trauma patients have a mortality of up to ________ times greater than normal weight patients
A) two
B) six
C) three
D) four
B
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A) Yes, he is combative and all combative patients can be restrained. B) Yes, he likely has a medical condition that requires treatment. C) No, this patient is not likely experiencing a behavioral emergency. D) There is not enough information to answer this question.
Regardless of the procedure used to establish an appropriate PEEP level, ventilating pressures should not be allowed to exceed which of the following?
a. Upper inflation point on the inspiratory limb (UIPi) b. 2-3 cm H2O above the UIPi c. 30 cm H2O d. Lower inflection point on the inspiratory limb
A poorly positioned PA oblique wrist projection demonstrates superimposition of the trapezoid and trapezium and the capitate is superimposed by the trapezoid. How should the positioning setup be adjusted to obtain an optimal projection?
a. Align the third metacarpal and midforearm, decreasing radial flexion. b. Increase the degree of medial wrist rotation. c. Decrease the degree of medial wrist rotation. d. Increase hand extension.
Which of the following are materials that exist as gases when pressurized within a container?
A. Liquefied gases B. Cryogenic gases C. Compressed gases D. Combustible gases