Carbon monoxide has this unique property:
a. it can be seen, smelled and is usually gray in color
b. it will keep a pulse ox reading normal to high
c. it binds to RBC hemoglobin slower than oxygen
d. patients cannot become hypoxic if it is low in concentration
B
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Which phase of DTM typically uses the deepest pressure?
a. Warm-up b. Separation c. Realignment d. Integration and closing
Pressurized flammable liquids and gases should be extinguished by ____.
A. dousing with water B. evacuating the atmosphere C. stopping the flow of the fuel D. stopping the flow of oxygen
Which of the following statements is not accurate?
A) Placing V1 and V2 one intercostal space too high may make it appear that the patient had a previous myocardial infarction. B) Standardization serves as quality assurance that the machine is working properly. C) It is okay to use leads from a different manufacturer if you have run out of leads for the unit you are using. D) The amplitude of the waves may be adjusted for abnormally large or abnormally small beat by changing the sensitivity or gain setting.
You are called to a residence for a "sick" 5-year-old child. When you arrive and begin your assessment, you note that the child is unconscious with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min and a heart rate of 50 beats/min. Management of this child should consist of
A. 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask and rapid transport. B. positive pressure ventilations with a BVM device and rapid transport. C. chest compressions, artificial ventilations, and rapid transport D. back blows and chest thrusts while attempting artificial ventilations