The patient fasts for at least ------------before an operation to minimize risks that may set in due to anesthesia.
Chylothorax refers to accumulation of -------- in the pleural cavity/space.
The patient should be placed in a ------------ position during gastric lavage.
Soiled tapes are changed every----------- to prevent accidental lodgment.
A stoma refers to --------------.
The most common complication arising from a tracheostomy is ----------------.
One is required to do ---------------- while preparing for tracheostomy if an urgent situation is encountered.
The difference between an allergic skin reaction and mild skin irritation is ---------------------------------.
When a section of the bowel that is part of the colostomy but below the opening in the abdominal wall protrudes into the abdomen around the area of the surgical incision, a ----------------- occurs.
Gastric lavage should be performed within -------------- after ingestion of poison.
Normal CSF pressure is 80-120mm of water.
Hemothorax-tube will be inserted between the ----------------- intercostal space at the mid axillary line.
During lumbar puncture, the needle is inserted in the ----------- space of the patient.
Pulse and blood pressure are measured ------------- hourly after lumber puncture.
--------------- refers to absence of oxygen in arterial blood.
------------- refers to complete lack of oxygen in the body and brain.
The test for acetone in urine is called ----------------.
In neurological assessment, the use of the stethoscope is for ------------------.
A person who is dead scores------------- on the Glasgow coma scale.
