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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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