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gonzo233

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According to the National Association of Medical Direction of Respiratory Care Consensus Panel prolonged mechanical ventilation has been defined as
 
  a. the need for  30 consecutive days of mechanical ventilation for  8 hours per day
  b. the need for  15 consecutive days of mechanical ventilation for  12 hours per day
  c. the need for  21 consecutive days of mechanical ventilation for  6 hours per day
  d. the need for  40 consecutive days of mechanical ventilation for  4 hours per day

Question 2

The creation of sound waves across the body surface to determine abnormal densities is known as
 
  a. inspection.
  b. palpation.
  c. percussion.
  d. auscultation.



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Answer to Question 1

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In 2005, the National Association for Medical Direction of Respiratory Care Consensus Panel recommended that LTMVD (which they referred to as prolonged mechanical ventilation) be defined as the need for  21 consecutive days of mechanical ventilation for  6 hours per day.

Answer to Question 2

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Percussion is the process of creating sound waves on the surface of the body to determine abnormal density of any underlying areas. Palpation is the process of touching the patient to judge the size, shape, texture, and temperature of the body surface or underlying structures. Inspection is the process of looking intently at the patient. Auscultation is the process of concentrated listening with a stethoscope to determine characteristics of body functions.




gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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