Supplemental oxygen via nonrebreathing mask should be administered to patients:
A. with rapid respirations and a reduced tidal volume.
B. who are semiconscious with shallow respirations.
C. who have accessory muscle use and slow breathing.
D. with difficulty breathing and adequate tidal volume.
Answer: D. with difficulty breathing and adequate tidal volume.
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right arm, right leg, and right side of the face. The EMRs also report that the patient's unburned skin is cool, clammy, and pale, with a delayed capillary refill. His pulse is 144, respirations are 22, and blood pressure is 88/50 mmHg. Which one of the following instructions would be most appropriate? A) "The patient is in burn shock; let's cool him by pouring cold water on him now and during transport." B) "After reassessing the ABCs, let's do a secondary assessment and look for signs of injuries that are causing shock." C) "The patient is in burn shock; let's soak a sterile burn sheet in water and wrap it around him." D) "Before cooling him with water, let's figure out the percentage of his body that is burned along with the type of burn."
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a. Criminal b. Civil c. Both criminal and civil d. Neither criminal nor civil
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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