The Most Important Technique for Prevention of Aspiration in an Enterally

question 6

Multiple Choice

The most important technique for prevention of aspiration in an enterally fed patient is:

• A)To position the patient at a 45-degree angle for feeding
• B)To use a calorically dense enteral formula
• C)To use a large bore feeding tube
• D)To administer feedings at a slow rate

Differentiate between temporary commitment in emergency situations and long-term civil commitment procedures.

Acknowledge the evolution of mental health care and the shift towards community-based treatments.

Recognize the importance of adequate treatment and periodic review in civil commitment settings as per legal decisions.

Understand the professional boundaries, ethical considerations, and disputes in mental health care, including prescription privileges.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead allocated to produced goods, based on the standard variable overhead rate.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct material purchases and the expected (or standard) cost, adjusted for volume purchased.

Standard Costs

Predetermined costs for materials, labor, and overhead used in budgeting and assessing performance.

Labor Efficiency Variance

A measure of the difference between the actual hours worked by employees and the standard hours expected to complete a task, used to assess labor productivity.