The surgeon uses a clamp device to remove the prepuce. This procedure is known as a ___________ .

The respiratory therapist is instructing a postoperative abdominal surgery patient on how to perform incentive spirometry. The therapist should explain that the purpose of the treatment is to

A. prevent microatelectasis. B. promote healing of the incision. C. prevent areas of lung collapse. D. prevent and treat pneumonia.

In adults, the maximum safe dose (in mgs) of lidocaine should not exceed

a. 500. b. 1000. c. 1500. d. 2000.