You arrive to the scene of a narcotic overdose. Your patient is a 45-year-old male who is unresponsive with snoring respirations. You should:
A) apply a nonrebreather mask. B) look around for drug paraphernalia.
C) open the airway with a head tilt-chin lift. D) suction the airway.
C
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A. meeting the occupational needs of the resident. B. meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of the resident. C. planning for social activities. D. keeping the records up to date.
A 5-year-old patient diagnosed with tracheomalacia after a long intubation has had numerous failures to wean and extubate
What should the respiratory therapist recommend to help alleviate spontaneous breathing prob-lems associated with tracheomalacia until a stent can be placed in the airway? a. BiPAP b. Nasal HFV c. Nasal SiPAP d. Tracheostomy and CPAP
The penalty for failure to correct a prior OSHA violation is a ____.
A. discretionary fine of up to $7,000 B. fine of up to $70,000 and/or up to 6 months' imprisonment C. mandatory fine of up to $7,000 D. fine of $7,700 for each day the violation continues past the date it was supposed to stop E. fine of up to $33,000
Which of the following examination methods is the process of listening to body sounds?
A. Auscultation B. Mensuration C. Palpation D. Inspection E. Manipulation