Which of the following indicates that the lighted stylet has entered the trachea?
A) Dim, diffuse light at the anterior part of the neck
B) Bulging of the soft tissue above the thyroid cartilage
C) Tightly circumscribed light below the thyroid cartilage
D) Absent illumination at the midline of the patient's neck
Answer: C) Tightly circumscribed light below the thyroid cartilage
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When unsure of which risk level a specific product falls under, it is best to:
A) ask a CPhT. B) choose the most stringent risk level. C) choose the risk level used the last time the product was made. D) ask the pharmacist.
Three conditions present as decision analysis is undertaken are certainty, risk, and _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Pelvic endoscopy cases are not considered sterile procedures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Your patient suffered a severe electrical burn injury. In your emergency care, you should always:
A. Hose down the patient to stop the burning reaction. B. Assess for an entrance wound and an exit wound. C. Administer oxygen by a positive pressure ventilator. D. Pull the patient off the electrical source as soon as possible.