Your patient is a 35-year-old woman who was involved in a low-speed motor vehicle collision. She is awake and complaining of mild neck pain. Initial vital signs were: pulse 84, respirations 16, and blood pressure 116/78. You did not find any signs of injury during your secondary exam. You should reassess her vital signs:
A) continuously.
B) every 5 minutes.
C) every 15 minutes.
D) only if there is a change in her mental status.
C
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of body mechanics?
A) "Body mechanics refers to an exercise program designed to increase strength and prevent injuries when lifting or moving patients." B) "Body mechanics describes the personal maintenance of a proper weight and posture so that on-the-job injuries are minimized." C) "Body mechanics refers to methods that promote using your body in the safest and most efficient way when moving objects or patients." D) "Body mechanics describes a program of back exercises that decreases the chance of incurring a back injury when moving a patient."
Which of the following assessments can allow the respiratory therapist to classify the growth of the neonate and identify premature gestations?
A) Blood glucose levels compared to birth weight B) Gestational age compared to body length C) Gestational age compared to birth weightD) Heart rate compared to birth weight