The route of administration of a medication abbreviated "Po" means:
a. injected in the muscle. c. rectally.
b. orally. d. under the tongue.
b
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volume and an increase in thoracic diameter. Which of the following options would be the best step to perform next? A) Free a corner or edge of the dressing and have the patient exhale to release pressure buildup. And re-seal the wound B) Begin providing CPR to the patient. C) Begin providing BVM-assisted ventilations to the patient. D) Call dispatch for an ALS intercept en route to the hospital.
A patient has a burn that completely encircles his right forearm and hand. After performing the primary assessment, the EMT should:
A) Evaluate and compare grip strength in the right and left hands B) Check for motor status, sensory status, and a pulse in the right upper extremity C) Ask the patient to rate the pain on a scale of 1 to 10 D) Carefully break the blisters to decrease the pressure caused by swelling
Some common traits to all PEA, regardless of the etiology, is severe hypoxia and acidosis resulting in global ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Mrs. Sweet has been diagnosed with cancer of the left kidney and left ureter. Dr. Koch completed a laparoscopic nephrectomy with a total ureterectomy. Select the appropriate CPT code(s) for these procedures