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cabate

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on: Jul 2, 2018

What term describes a permanent surgical opening in the neck through which a patient breathes?

A) Cricothyrotomy B) Stoma C) Tracheostomy D) Laryngectomy

Question 2

A patient who opens her eyes and looks at you but gives slow, confused responses is:

A) unconscious, responsive to painful stimuli.
B) obtunded.
C) lethargic.
D) unconscious and unresponsive.

jgranad15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

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