Author Question: What potential complication can occur while a patient is in a sitting position? a. Hypertension ... (Read 45 times)

vicky · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

What potential complication can occur while a patient is in a sitting position?

a. Hypertension
b. Air embolism
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Headache

Question 2

The ideal antiseptic skin cleansing agent should be

a. nonpyrogenic.
b. broad spectrum.
c. anti-inflammatory.
d. sterile.

stillxalice · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Air embolism can occur more frequently in a Fowler's or sitting position and can be corrected by placing a patient in a Durant position in order to place a central venous catheter in the right atrium to withdraw the air bubble.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The ideal antiseptic skin cleansing agent should have a broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, be nontoxic and nonflammable, and be applied quickly.