Always Remember When Weighing a Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

Always remember when weighing a patient:

• A) If it is too embarrassing,ask the patient what they think they weigh
• B) Add 5 pounds for shoes and clothes
• C) Do so in private,as it may be a sensitive issue
• D) Subtract 5 pounds if they are wearing heavy shoes

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Definitions:

Cricoid Cartilage

A ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx, located below the thyroid cartilage, that provides support and structure to the airway.

Paired Cartilages

Paired cartilages refer to symmetrical cartilaginous structures that occur in pairs within the body, contributing to structural support and flexibility in various organs and joints.

Alveolar Expansion

The process of air sacs in the lungs enlarging during inhalation, facilitating gas exchange between the lungs and blood.

Lung Recoil

The tendency of the lungs to return to their original size after being stretched or expanded, a critical factor in normal breathing and expelling air from the lungs.