Which size of needle should be used to draw arterial blood from an adult?

Overall, when mechanically ventilating a patient who has airflow obstruction, which of the following issues should the therapist bare in mind when managing this type patient compared with a person with normal lungs?

A. This patient may require less minute ventilation. B. This patient may need to receive elevated peak inspiratory pressures. C. The delivery of lower than usual inspiratory flows should be expected. D. The acceptable oxygenation (Pao2) level of this type patient will lie in the range of 70 to 80 mm Hg.

The Joint Commission requires that the medical record contain a summary list for each patient that should include all of the following EXCEPT ____________________

A) significant medical diagnoses and conditions B) ?significant operative and invasive procedures C) adverse and allergic drug reactions D) ?past insurance and billing accounts with significant balances