Which of the Following Patients Should Be Placed on Short-Term

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients should be placed on short-term mechanical ventilation because of the high risk of postoperative atelectasis?

• A) Appendectomy
• B) Tracheostomy
• C) Bronchoscopy for tumor biopsy
• D) Cardiac surgery

---

Definitions:

Mental Representations

Cognitive symbols and concepts in the mind that represent the outside world.

Explored Mazes

The action of navigating through complex structures or pathways, often used in experiments to assess learning and memory in humans or animals.

Latent Learning

The subconscious retention of information without reinforcement or apparent learning, which is later manifested through behavior.

Aggressive Behaviors

Actions that intend to cause harm or force against another, either physically or verbally.