When Drying Your Hands, Start at the

question 47

Multiple Choice

When drying your hands, start at the

• A) Fingertips and work up to your forearms
• B) Elbows and work down to your fingers
• C) Forearms and work down to your fingers
• D) Wrists and work down to the fingertips

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Definitions:

Semi-Fowler's

A semi-upright lying position where the head and torso are raised between 15 and 45 degrees, often used to improve comfort and breathing for patients.

Endotracheal Tube

is a flexible tube inserted through the mouth into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an open airway, facilitate ventilation, and administer anesthetic gases during surgery.

Mechanical Ventilator

A medical device that provides mechanical breathing support to patients who are unable to breathe adequately on their own.

Auscultate

To listen to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.