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schs14

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on: Jul 16, 2018
When assessing the potential need for postoperative airway clearance for a patient, which of the following factors are relevant?
 
  1. Patient's age and respiratory history
  2. Nature and duration of current surgery
  3. Number of prior surgical procedures
  4. Type of anesthesia (e.g., local vs. general)
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following laboratory data are essential in assessing a patient's need for airway clearance therapy?
 
  1. Chest radiograph
  2. Pulmonary function tests
  3. Hematology results
  4. ABGs/oxygen saturation
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


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yasmin

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Box 43-3 lists the key factors you must consider when assessing a patient's need for airway clearance therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Box 43-3 lists the key factors you must consider when assessing a patient's need for airway clearance therapy.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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