The ET tube cuff pressure should be 25 mm Hg or less to minimize pressure-induced injuries to the trachea.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

True

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1. Tilt the upper midcoronal plane away from the IR. 2. Depress the shoulders. 3. Coax the patient into a deeper inspiration. 4. Anteriorly rotate the shoulders and elbows. a. 1 and 4 only b. 2 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 2 and 4 only

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Which type of appointment scheduling system can be helpful if a patient calls and needs to be seen that day but no appointments are available? 

A. Double-booking B. Wave C. Modified-wave D. Cluster E. Advanced

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