Which one of the following best describes a topical hemostatic agent?
A) Rapid acting pill that promotes clotting in the body
B) Topical medication that reduces chances of infection
C) Dressing specially designed to stop bleeding
D) Liquid that stops bleeding by "gluing" the edges of a laceration together
C
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The respiratory therapist is performing a physical assessment of a patient receiving pressure sup-port ventilation
The patient is short of breath, has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min, a dull percussion note over the right base that becomes resonant over the right upper lobe, and resonance over the left lung. Chest movement on the right side is decreased. The STAT chest X-ray reveals a blunting of the right costophrenic angle. The pulmonary disorder that is causing this clinical presentation is which of the following? a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) b. Emphysema c. Pneumothorax d. Pleural effusion
Vital signs are stable and reflect the patient's ______ normal
A. infection C. bruising B. bleeding D. baseline
An inverted T wave is indicative of
A) myocardial necrosis. B) abnormal ventricular depolarization. C) myocardial injury. D) myocardial ischemia.
What step should be taken by the medical assistant if the standardization is greater than 10mm high?
A) Adjust the sensitivity control to 5. B) Adjust the heat to the stylus. C) Stop the tracing and start over. D) Follow manufacturer's guidelines in the owner's manual and seek technical assistance if necessary.