You Perform a Series of Pulmonary Function Tests on a Patient

question 14

Multiple Choice

You perform a series of pulmonary function tests on a patient with a potentially infectious disease carried via the airborne route. Which of the following infection-control procedures should you implement?
I. Wear a respirator or close-fitting surgical mask.
II. Dispose of, sterilize, or disinfect the tubing circuit after testing.
III. Clean the interior surface of the spirometer before the next test.

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

Grasp the concept of weight set point theory and its implications for body weight regulation.

Understand the role of gender and racial differences in the perceptions of ideal body image.

Recognize the importance and goals of treating eating disorders, including the roles of family therapy and addressing underlying psychological factors.

Identify the signs and consequences of specific eating disorders, including anorexia and muscle dysmorphia.

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