A 3-year-old became ill at about 7:00 p.m. By 10:00 p.m. she is struggling to breathe, sitting up, and very still. She has a high fever, drooling, and making noise when she inhales. You should:
A) insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
B) place a source of oxygen near the patient's face.
C) ask the child to "open wide" so you can take a look at her throat.
D) reassure the parents that this sounds like the croup and there is nothing to worry about.
B
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a. atrial depolarization. b. atrial repolarization. c. ventricular depolarization. d. ventricular repolarization.
Which option best illustrates a basic medical supply that must be carried on an ambulance?
A) Written protocols B) Street maps C) Exam gloves D) Self-contained breathing apparatus
In the event of a security breach in regard to protected health information (PHI), providers and other covered entities must notify both the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the:
A) individuals whose records were affected. B) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). C) insurance carriers whose claims were affected. D) Consumer Protection Agency.
There are __________ major routes for applying local anesthetics
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