It is a good idea to make up your own set of abbreviations when you start working in a medical office as part of creating your own shorthand system

A balanced approach to neutral alignment incorporates knowledge of body mechanics and self-awareness

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

A surgeon orders lung expansion therapy for an obtunded 68-year-old, 170-lb man who has de-veloped atelectasis after thoracic surgery

On baseline assessment, the patient cannot perform an IC or VC maneuver, but has no evidence of retained secretions. Which of the following would you recommend? a. Intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) at 6 to 8 breaths/min at 10 to 15 ml/kg b. Continuous positive airway pressure ther-apy at 12 cm H2O for 24 hr c. Positive end expiratory pressure therapy with bronchodilator and bronchial hygiene d. Incentive spirometry 10 times an hour at an initial volume of 600 to 800 ml