You are ventilating an 85-year-old male without difficulty. A nurse tells you that the patient has dentures. To ensure a good mask seal, you should:
A) use an infant mask over the nose. B) remove the dentures.
C) leave the dentures in place. D) tape the dentures in place.
C
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A. Deep breathing exercises B. Activities that increase endurance C. Both Deep breathing exercises and Activities that increase endurance D. None of these
Of the following, which is the MOST important in caring for a possible stroke patient?
A) Establish the time of onset of signs and symptoms. B) Administer oxygen to patients with a SpO2 <94 percent. C) Recognize signs and symptoms that may indicate stroke. D) Check the patient's blood glucose level.
Which type of hospital takes care of patients with psychiatric problems?
A) Acute care B) Specialty C) Mental health D) Rehabilitation
When do most states consider children to be adults with the right to privacy?
A. Age 16 B. Age 25 C. Age 18 D. When the child has a job E. Age 21