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What is the primary goal of early mobilization in the post-surgical setting?
What is the primary goal of early mobilization in the post-surgical setting?
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered an acute neurological condition that would benefit from controlled mobilization?
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered an acute neurological condition that would benefit from controlled mobilization?
Which of the following objective measures is LEAST important to monitor during the progression of mobilization?
Which of the following objective measures is LEAST important to monitor during the progression of mobilization?
What is the primary purpose of the Borg RPE scale in the context of controlled mobilization?
What is the primary purpose of the Borg RPE scale in the context of controlled mobilization?
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Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of progression in controlled mobilization?
Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of progression in controlled mobilization?
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Which of the following subjective measures is LEAST useful in monitoring the progression of controlled mobilization?
Which of the following subjective measures is LEAST useful in monitoring the progression of controlled mobilization?
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What effect does the lateral position have on left ventricular end diastolic pressure?
What effect does the lateral position have on left ventricular end diastolic pressure?
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What is the primary reason pillows are placed under bony prominences in the side-lying position?
What is the primary reason pillows are placed under bony prominences in the side-lying position?
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In which position is ventilation distributed uniformly in the vertical direction?
In which position is ventilation distributed uniformly in the vertical direction?
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What is a hazardous effect of the lateral side-lying position mentioned in the text?
What is a hazardous effect of the lateral side-lying position mentioned in the text?
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How does the lateral position affect sympathetic activity?
How does the lateral position affect sympathetic activity?
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What is a beneficial effect of the side-lying position for unilateral lung pathologies?
What is a beneficial effect of the side-lying position for unilateral lung pathologies?
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What happens to the V/Q ratio from apex to base in the lungs?
What happens to the V/Q ratio from apex to base in the lungs?
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In which zone of the lungs does the V/Q ratio approach 0.8?
In which zone of the lungs does the V/Q ratio approach 0.8?
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What is the primary advantage of supine positioning on pulmonary mechanics?
What is the primary advantage of supine positioning on pulmonary mechanics?
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What happens to the AP diameter of the abdomen and rib cage in supine positioning?
What happens to the AP diameter of the abdomen and rib cage in supine positioning?
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Why is there an increase in airway resistance in the supine position?
Why is there an increase in airway resistance in the supine position?
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What is the main reason for tidal volume being predominantly generated by diaphragmatic abdominal displacement in supine positioning?
What is the main reason for tidal volume being predominantly generated by diaphragmatic abdominal displacement in supine positioning?
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What is the rationale for positioning the atelectatic lung uppermost following thoracotomy or chest drain placement?
What is the rationale for positioning the atelectatic lung uppermost following thoracotomy or chest drain placement?
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Why is it not recommended to have a patient lie on the operated side after a recent pneumonectomy?
Why is it not recommended to have a patient lie on the operated side after a recent pneumonectomy?
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In a patient with a large pleural effusion, what complication can arise if positioning is not managed appropriately?
In a patient with a large pleural effusion, what complication can arise if positioning is not managed appropriately?
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Why should a patient with a bronchopleural fistula not be positioned with the affected side uppermost?
Why should a patient with a bronchopleural fistula not be positioned with the affected side uppermost?
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What complication can arise in a patient with a large main stem bronchus tumor if positioned with the operated side uppermost?
What complication can arise in a patient with a large main stem bronchus tumor if positioned with the operated side uppermost?
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What is the primary goal of mobilization in the management of cardiopulmonary dysfunction?
What is the primary goal of mobilization in the management of cardiopulmonary dysfunction?
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Which of the following statements about mobilization is true?
Which of the following statements about mobilization is true?
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What is the primary benefit of simple walking in mobilization?
What is the primary benefit of simple walking in mobilization?
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Which of the following is a goal of mobilization?
Which of the following is a goal of mobilization?
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What is the effect of the upright posture achieved during progressive mobilizations?
What is the effect of the upright posture achieved during progressive mobilizations?
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Which of the following statements about physical activity is true?
Which of the following statements about physical activity is true?
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