The General Assessment, Common to All Patients for Whom Intermittent

question 28

Multiple Choice

The general assessment, common to all patients for whom intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) is ordered, should include which of the following?
1) Measurement of vital signs
2) Appearance and sensorium
3) Chest auscultation
4) Arterial blood gas analysis

• A)1 and 4 only
• B)2 and 3 only
• C)3 and 4 only
• D)1, 2, and 3 only

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