) A patient has terminal lung cancer and a valid Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. His wife has called 911 because her husband's pulse oximeter reading fell below 85% and an alarm sounded. The patient is currently receiving home oxygen through a nasal cannula. Assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented and slightly tachypneic with no abnormal lung sounds. At this time, your next action would be to:
A) Start positive pressure ventilation
B) Check the SpO2 using your pulse oximeter
C) Administer oxygen through a new nasal cannula
D) Place the patient on the stretcher for transport to the hospital
B) Check the SpO2 using your pulse oximeter
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A. respiratory system C. basic human needs B. immune system D. nervous system
______________________________ _ As a rule of thumb, it is permitable for the medical assistant or student to address the physician by his/her first name
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. gray B. white C. blue D. pink
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A. be unaware that someone is watching them breathe B. hold their arms at their sides C. be sitting for at least 30 minutes D. be told to concentrate on their breathing