For Which Health Condition Is the Use of the Prone

question 11

Multiple Choice

For which health condition is the use of the prone position to enhance oxygenation in a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome contraindicated? Select all that apply.

• A) A spinal injury
• B) Increased intracranial pressure
• C) A heart rate of 120 beats per minute with a blood pressure of 80/48 mm Hg
• D) Abdominal compartment syndrome
• E) Begun weaning off of mechanical ventilation

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Definitions:

Earth's Crust

The outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rocks and minerals, divided into the oceanic and continental crusts.

Oceanic Crust

The thin layer of Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, composed mainly of basalt and denser than continental crust.

Continental Crust

The thick, buoyant part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, characterized by its granitic composition.

Entire Earth

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