A respiratory therapist notices that the PtCO2 readings are lower than the arterial readings. Which of the following patient conditions could be causing this?
A) hyporthermia
B) PaO2 less than 100 mmHg
C) hyperthermia
D) severe alkalosis
C
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A) Digestive B) Anaphylaxis C) Cardiac D) Choking
A phlebotomist was assigned to perform a glucose screening test on a pregnant woman in a doctor's office. The phlebotomist noticed that the patient had just finished eating her sack lunch. What extra step should a phlebotomist take?
a. document the nonfasting condition b. warm the site prior to the fingerstick c. discard the sack lunch before beginning the procedure d. no extra steps are required
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An AP X-ray of a 3 year-old child with wheezing and stridor shows an area of prominent subglottic edema, but the lateral neck X-ray appears normal. What is the most likely problem?
A. croup B. foreign body C. epiglottitis D. cystic fibrosis