Otitis media is an inflammation of the larynx and trachea that leads to a distinctive barking cough and hoarseness.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Which organization has defined the terms electronic medical record and electronic health record?
A. HIPAA B. HITECH C. ARRA D. NAHIT E. GINA
Carbon monoxide poisoning does not affect a pulse oximeter reading
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Albuterol and epinephrine both have bronchodilation properties that improve the amount of oxygen that a person can inhale and absorb. However, Albuterol is administered only for asthma, whereas epinephrine is administered for both asthma and anaphylaxis. Why is epinephrine, and not Albuterol, the first choice for anaphylaxis?
A) Albuterol slows down the heart rate too much. B) Albuterol drops the blood pressure too low. C) Albuterol is not a vasoconstrictor. D) Albuterol makes the heart rate increase too much.
You have opened and cleared your patient's airway. While waiting for other equipment or personnel, the easiest way to maintain this state and ensure adequate breathing is to:
a. place the patient in the left lateral recumbent (recovery) position if the patient is unresponsive and spinal injury is not suspected. b. place a suction catheter in the corner of the patient's mouth to continually remove secretions. c. maintain the head tilt-chin lift position. d. use the crossed finger technique.