Immediately after extubation of a patient in the ICU, the respiratory therapist observes increasing respiratory distress with intercostal retractions and marked stridor. The SpO2 on 40% oxygen is noted to be 86%. Which of the following would be most appropriate at this time?
A. cool mist aerosol treatment
B. aerosolized racemic epinephrine
C. manual ventilation with resuscitation bag and mask
D. reintubation
Answer: D. reintubation
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A. semi-Fowler's B. prone C. recovery D. shock
Which one of the following statements about soft tissue injuries to the neck is true?
A) A cervical collar is used to apply direct pressure to bleeding wounds of the neck. B) Closed, but not open, wounds may compromise the airway. C) Open wounds should be covered with an occlusive dressing. D) A circumferential dressing is used for both open and closed wounds.
The Alphabetic Index to diseases is arranged in alphabetic order by all of the following EXCEPT:
A) injury. B) eponym. C) illness. D) frequency.
The use of punctuation such as commas, hyphens, and apostrophes does not impact the processing of the UB-04.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)