When patients are also health care professionals, it is best to communicate with them using medical terminology
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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a. Iron b. Cotton c. Lead d. Steel
In performing CPR on an infant:
a. place two fingers on the sternum just beneath an imaginary line between the nipples, and make compressions that are approximately one-third the depth of the chest. b. stop to check for a pulse after administering about 100 compressions. c. place the heel of one hand on the sternum just above an imaginary line between the nipples, and make compressions that are about ½ inch deep. d. check the carotid artery for a pulse before beginning compressions.
Gliding joints located between the tarsal bones
What will be an ideal response?
Patients with trismus often require:
A) premedication with lidocaine before being intubated. B) hyperventilation to reduce severe intracranial pressure. C) sedation or chemical paralysis to facilitate airway control. D) immediate tracheal intubation before the airway swells shut.