A Physician Is Concerned About the Potential for Tracheal Damage

question 97

Multiple Choice

A physician is concerned about the potential for tracheal damage due to tube movement in a patient who recently underwent tracheotomy and is now receiving 40% oxygen through a T tube (Briggs adapter) . Which of the following would be the best way to limit tube movement in this patient?

• A) Give a neuromuscular blocker to prevent patient movement.
• B) Secure the T tube delivery tubing to the bed rail.
• C) Tape the T tube to the tracheostomy tube connector.
• D) Switch from the T tube to a tracheostomy collar.

Distinguish between perfectly inelastic and perfectly elastic demand.

Analyze the relationship between price changes and total revenue.

Identify the elasticity section of the demand curve (elastic, inelastic, unit elastic).

Understand the effect of government policies on consumption based on price elasticity.

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Definitions:

Total Variable Costs

The sum of all costs that vary directly with the level of production or service provision, such as materials and labor.

Total Sales Revenue

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services before any costs or expenses are deducted.

Cost Object

A cost object is any item for which a separate measurement of costs is desired, including products, services, projects, or activities.

Denominator Volume

The quantity or capacity used as the denominator in allocating fixed costs to different units, often affecting the cost per unit calculation.