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A cylinder has “DOT 3AA 2015” stamped on it. What does the 3AA stand for?  

Which of the following gases support combustion?      1. Air      2. Oxygen      3. Helium      4. Carbon dioxide  

Safety systems for medical gases are recommended and provided by  

Which safety system is used with small cylinders, sizes “A” through “E”?  

Which of the following gases is the least dense?  

Which agency sets purity standards for medical gases?  

For orthopedic patients on a medical/surgical floor, occupational therapist should consider all of the following except:

What interventions might an occupational therapist utilize to increase compliance with medication management?

Patients who have a compromised immune system may have neutropenia. Select all of the following that apply to neutropenic precautions.

Use the following case study to answer the question below: Jane Smith is a 55 year old female with end stage renal disease and requires a kidney transplant. Pre-transplant, Jane had been undergoing dialysis three times a week for the past two years due to ESRD. She had multiple comorbidities, including hypertension and diabetes. The transplant was performed successfully, and Jane is currently in the acute care setting for post-operative recovery. The patient presents with decreased strength and general deconditioning from prolonged bed rest. For bed mobility, the patient requires moderate assistance and moderate assistance for transfers to the chair. The patient is able to complete activities of daily living with the following amounts of assistance: LB Dressing- Maximum assistance, UB Dressing- Minimum assistance, Bathing- Maximum assistance, Toileting- Maximum assistance, Feeding- Set-up assistance, Grooming/Hygiene- Set–up assistance. The patient states that she is in moderate pain around the incision site and thus the occupational therapist coordinates with the nurse for oral pain medications prior to the therapy session. The occupational therapist notes that the patient is generally alert and oriented but occasionally fatigued and her short-term memory is slightly impaired due to medication side effects. Q: Which of the following is an appropriate short term goal for this patient based on the information provided?