When Evaluating Sputum Suctioned from a Patient That Is Being

question 15

Multiple Choice

When evaluating sputum suctioned from a patient that is being mechanically ventilated,which of the following characteristics should be evaluated?
I.Color
II.Consistency
III.Odor
IV.Amount

• A) I and III
• B) II and IV
• C) I, II, III, IV
• D) I, II, IV

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Definitions:

Subcortical Regions

Areas of the brain located below the cerebral cortex, involved in various functions such as emotion, reward, and memory.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions, such as the heartbeat and digestion.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and other physiological responses.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing the heart rate.