Arthritis is an example of a chronic disease.

Presence of a disease or physical condition that makes it impossible or undesirable to treat a particular client in the usual manner is a(n):

a. Assessment b. Subacute c. Contraindication d. Diagnosis

Which of the following gases is used to decrease the work of breathing associated with severe airway obstruction?

a. Nitric oxide c. Helium-oxygen mixture b. Nitrous oxide d. Carbon diox-ide–oxygen mixture