What are the functions of the larynx?
The functions of the larynx are to produce phonation, clamp the airway to prevent intrusion by foreign objects such as food or liquids, propel foreign matter away from the airway opening, and enable people to hold their breath so that they can swim, lift, or have a child.
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Which of the following actions must therapists avoid in order to effectively manage therapeutic conflict?
a. Determine boundaries explicitly b. Remain focused, professional, and detached c. Deliver vague or confusing messages d. Establish distance in personal space
Your patient has a 4.0-cm flap skin tear with partial tissue loss. Which of the following treatment options is most appropriate?
A. Carefully debride the remaining viable flap, cover with an amorphous gel, nonadherent gauze, gauze square, and secure with roll gauze. B. Carefully approximate the remaining viable tissue flap, apply a skin sealant, cover with a semipermeable film. C. Irrigate with 10% betadine solution for 2 minutes, apply a skin sealant and an alginate followed by a bulky gauze bandage. D. Irrigate with tap water and cover with a silver-impregnated dressing for 3–5 days.