Which of the Following Is an Absolute Contraindication to Airway

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to airway clearance techniques?

• A) open wounds over the chest
• B) pulmonary edema
• C) hypotension
• D) large plural effusion

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Definitions:

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner.

Freudian Component

Elements of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory which include the id, ego, and superego, responsible for different aspects of human personality and behavior.

Ego

A component of Sigmund Freud's model of the psyche that mediates between the demands of the id, the superego, and the external world, playing a crucial role in decision making and reality testing.

Unconscious

Refers to the part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within the sphere of current awareness but that nonetheless influence behavior.