The atmospheric pressure at sea level is __________ psi
a. 14.7
b. 24.5
c. 11.5
d. 19.7
a. 14.7
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a. Parietal lobe b. Frontal lobe c. Occipital lobe d. Temporal lobe
Which of the following is the best device to deliver high-concentration oxygen to a breathing patient?
A) Nonrebreather mask B) Oropharyngeal airway C) Nasal cannula D) Simple face mask
In considering a patient for extubation, which of the following would you recommend to mini-mize the risk of postextubation aspiration?
a. Perform and confirm a positive cuff leak test. b. Discontinue (DC) tube feeding 4 to 6 hr before extubation. c. Perform deep endotracheal suctioning be-fore extubation. d. Keep the cuff inflated when removing the tube.
Mrs. Newford is a 74-year-old patient who lives in a retirement community, where she happily participates in activities with other residents. Her medications include a beta blocker, anti-inflammatories for arthritis, and a diuretic. She also says she takes over-the-counter antacids frequently for heartburn. When you ask how many times a day she takes the anti-inflammatories, she hesitates before answering, "Two, I think." Which of the following actions might you take to help Mrs. Newford?
A. Talk to the doctor about simplifying her medication schedule B. Instruct Mrs. Newford to take another dose of medication if she can't remember when she took the last one C. Encourage Mrs. Newford to take her medications with meals D. Provide medication instruction sheets for all of her medications E. Recommend that Mrs. Newford move to a nursing facility