Why is it important to rinse the animal’s mouth before administering general anesthesia?

Rinsing out the mouth removes pieces of feed and debris that could be aspirated or forced into
the trachea during intubation.

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Which of the following should not be done when communicating with patients?

A. Chew gum or food while talking B. Reflect back what you hear the person saying C. Ask clarifying questions D. Ask for feedback

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How can incident commanders help alleviate on-scene stress?

A) Keep the firefighters so busy that they won't have time to think about being stressed. B) Purchase plenty of soda drinks with caffeine to keep firefighters alert. C) Schedule five-minute breaks for units as often as possible. D) Firefighters are tough and manage their stress well, so the incident commander need do nothing except focus on his/her own job.

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