What Is a Major Factor Predisposing to Pulmonary Infection in Immobilized

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is a major factor predisposing to pulmonary infection in immobilized patients?

• A) Decreased activity and demand for oxygen
• B) Increased retention of CO₂
• C) Inability to sneeze forcefully
• D) Stasis of secretions in the lungs

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Definitions:

Behavioral Observation Scale

A systematic method for assessing job performance based on directly observing and recording an employee’s behavior in the workplace.

Critical Incidents

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Distributional Error

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Rating Scale

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