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 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

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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

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Which of the following examination methods is the process of listening to body sounds? 

A. Auscultation B. Mensuration C. Palpation D. Inspection E. Manipulation

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