When managing an adult patient with an inhalation injury, inspiratory stridor, and an altered mental status, you should:
A. apply ice packs to the neck to reduce swelling.
B. give humidified oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
C. prepare for early definitive airway management.
D. ventilate at a rate of 20 breaths per minute.
Answer: C. prepare for early definitive airway management.
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Which of the following excerpts best documents a management option in this medical documentation?
a. Contacted patient's primary physician in Charleston, Texas, by phone to discuss pt's previous hernia surgery, complications, alcohol-related conditions, and health care management related to long history of alcohol use b. Patient admitted for overnight observation, IV antibiotics with rehydration c. Gastroenterology consultation requested for splenic trauma d. All of the above
The health care worker's thumb should not be used for palpating arteries in the arterial puncture procedure because the thumb:
A) does not have the same sensitivity as the other fingers B) has a pulse that may be confused with the patient's pulse C) has more neurons for touching, which interfere in the process of finding the patient's pulse D) has less sensitivity than the other fingers
The organization and ______ component includes the different organizations that deliver care to patients.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The dog's necrotic tissue was ______to remove tissue to aid healing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word