The application of gravity to achieve specific clinical objectives in respiratory care best describes which of the following?

a. Breathing exercises
b. Postural drainage therapy
c. Hyperinflation therapy
d. Directed coughing

ANS: B
Postural drainage therapy involves the use of gravity.

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________ is/are implemented to reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission that are spread from the mouth, nose, oropharynx, and trachea to a susceptible host

A. Contact precautions C. Face, eye, and body protection B. Transmission-based precautions D. Droplet precautions

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The ____________________ branch of the trigeminal nerve transmits sensory information from the skin of the upper face, forehead, and scalp; cornea, iris, upper eyelid, conjunctiva; nasal cavity mucous membrane; and lacrimal gland

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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