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Chloeellawright

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All of the following are preventive measures taken with patients at high risk for thromboembolic disease EXCEPT:
 
  a. Drink lots of water.
  b. Dangle your legs over the edge of the bed before getting up.
  c. Walk frequently.
  d. Wear compression stockings.

Question 2

Which of the following are predisposing factors to aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions and/or gastric contents into the lower respiratory tract?
 
  1. General anesthesia
  2. Head trauma
  3. Seizure disorder
  4. Alcohol abuse
  a. 1, 2
  b. 1, 3, 4
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4



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Answer to Question 1

B
There is no advantage to dangling your legs rather than just getting out of bed. Prolonged bed rest is known to lead to blood clots. All of the other listed options are helpful in preventing blood clots.

Answer to Question 2

D
General anesthesia, head trauma, seizure disorders, and alcohol abuse are among the factors that can predispose a patient to aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions and/or gastric contents into the lower airway.




Chloeellawright

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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