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vicky

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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.


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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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