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A bronchopleural fistula on a patient receiving mechanical ventilation with a chest tube drainage system in place would be most likely be indicated by which of the following observations? - excess bubbling in the water seal chamber A bronchopleural fistula is essentially a leak from the airway in the lungs to the pleural space. This condition can result in two things - one) a low-pressure or low-volume alarm, 2) excess bubbling in the water seal chamber of the chest tube drainage system. Wh...

A 10-year-old patient with asthma is asked to monitor his airflow improvement following each Beta-2 agonist treatment taken at home. Which of the following should the therapist provide for the patient? A. Turbine pneumotachometer B. Peak flow meter C. Pulse oximeter D. Volume displacement spirometer - B. Peak flow meter A 150 kg (330 lb) patient has been referred to a sleep center for evaluation of sleep apnea and daytime drowsiness. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnos...

A 42-year-old executive wants to purchase life insurance that will allow for increases or decreases to coverage as his/her needs change. Which of the following policies will best meet this need? Endowment at Age 75 Universal Life Graded Benefit Whole Life Modified Whole Life - Universal Life A 66 year-old is covered under a group health plan while employed with a business that has 40 employees. If she injures herself while walking in the park, what coverage would be considered primary? ...

__ of continuing education MUST be completed in the classroom or classroom equivalent - 50% A certificate of ____ permits an insurance company to transact business in Texas - authority A characteristic of Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOS) would be - Discounted fees for the patient A domestic insurance company in Texas is considered a company that - is incorporated and formed in Texas

A client has been admitted to a detoxification unit for treatment of alcohol withdrawal. He is estranged from his wife, who has taken their two young children to her parents' house. Because of his alcohol use, he has also recently lost his job, which was the sole source of income for the family. His wife refuses to return home until he commits to sobriety. The nurse concludes that which independent nursing action(s) would be appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.) A) Assist t...

A 10% excise tax is normally applied to an early withdrawal from an IRA. According to HIPAA, this tax will not be applied if the withdrawal is used for medical expenses that exceed ____ of the individual's adjusted gross income. - 7.5% A disability policyowner is injured and becomes totally disabled. The benefits pay for 2 years, starting from the date of injury. What is this time period called - benefit period A group disability income plan that pays tax-free benefits two covered employee...

A comprehensive group policy also covers expenses related to vision care. Which of the following is not typically covered under a vision plan? - Cataract Surgery A disability income insurance policy was recently issued with a rating. What does this mean? - Policy owner will be charged an additional premium A health insurance applicant is notified that a physical examination is required. Which of the following statements is correct? - Physical examinations are performed at the expense of the...

A guest has consumed three 12 ounce beers in an hour. How many drinks have built up in the guest's bloodstream? a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) 3 - C A vodka on the rocks containing 3 ounces of 80 proof vodka should be counted as ___ drink(s). a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 - B Assuming that the people involved weigh the same and have consumed the same number of drinks, which is true? a) A man will have a higher BAC than a woman b) A lean man will have a higher BAC than a man with a large amount of body f...

How far should a driver need to stop at a railroad crossing? - You must always stop within 50 feet, and no less than 15 feet. If a driver is 21 years of age or older, at what point is the driver considered to be under the influence of alcohol? - When hen 0.88 gm or more by alcohol weight is present in the blood. If a driver is under the age of 21 years of age or older, at what point is the driver considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol? - When 0.02 gm or more by alcohol weig...

3 Most Basic Traffic Laws - 1.) Obey traffic control devices: lights & signs 2.) Obey traffic directions of police & fire officers over #1. 3.) Don't drive on road closed for construction, for special event, or any other reason. 7 Steps for Safety at Highway Rail Grade Crossings: - 1. Approach with care 2. Prepare to stop 3. Look both ways and listen 4. Do not enter a crossing unless you can drive completely through without stopping 5. Look again 6. Cross tracks with care 7. Keep goin...