As you arrive by the side of a 64-year-old unresponsive female patient, you hear snoring respirations. Your immediate action would be to:
A) Suction the mouth and airway
B) Determine the chief complaint
C) Administer supplemental oxygen
D) Perform a manual jaw-thrust maneuver
D) Perform a manual jaw-thrust maneuver
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Which of the following statements regarding inspection of standpipe and hose systems is MOST accurate?
A. Discharge outlets in dry systems are open. B. Dry standpipes must be drained of moisture. C. All water supply valves should be in the closed position. D. Dry-pipe systems must be hydrostatically tested every 2 years.
Between age 30 and 80, what change occurs in the thickness of the left ventricle?
A. It increases by 25% B. It decreases by 50% C. It decreases by 25% D. It increases by 50%
During the orientation phase of the helping interview, it is best for the client to be standing when the health professional is seated. _________________________
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Juanita suffered a blunt force trauma to her axillary nerve that resulted in paralysis of the left deltoid muscle. The injury caused limitations in left shoulder movements and atrophy of the del-toid muscle
She is dealing with issues regarding her body image, and because of the asymmetry of her shoulders, she refuses to go out with her husband. She has come back into OT for a follow-up session. What intervention could the OT practitioner provide to address this body image prob-lem? A. Passive shoulder ROM to the left shoulder performed by the husband daily B. Fabrication of a foam or thermoplastic pad to be worn under her clothing C. Provide her with an arm sling to be worn at least 10 hours a day D. Order a custom-fit Jobst garment to reduce edema