The first step in performing manual capillary puncture is to ________.
A. assemble the equipment
B. explain the procedure to the patient
C. wipe the site of the puncture with alcohol
D. perform hand hygiene
Answer: D
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A patient on mechanical ventilation was given 4 puffs of albuterol 5 min ago through a metered dose inhaler (MDI) and holding chamber placed 18 in from the circuit's airway connector
The patient continues to exhibit clinical signs of increased airway resistance but has demonstrated no apparent side effects from the drug. Which of the following would you recommend at this time? a. Discontinue the albuterol and switch to a systemic bronchodilator. b. Repeat administration until the desired response is achieved. c. Remove the circuit-holding chamber and repeat MDI actuation. d. Move the MDI closer to the patient's air-way and repeat use.
The ____ technique of interviewing includes actions such as the Paramedic nodding his head in acknowledgement and saying "Go on," as well as trying to make eye contact, may encourage the patient to continue talking about a subject.
A. facilitation B. empathetic response C. confrontation D. reflection
OSHA's ________ ________ Standards were designed to reduce employees' risk of exposure to infectious diseases
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Among male athletes in big-time college sport programs, there is a tendency for athletic identities to be given a higher priority than academic identities because of
A. their inability to successfully do college level academic work. B. the social support they receive for athletic participation. C. the pressures that are put on them by parents and faculty. D. the personality factors that are common to most athletes.