The EMT shows that he is correctly using the flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device when he:
A) Stops ventilating as soon as the patient's chest begins to rise
B) Administers each ventilation over a 2- to 3-second period
C) Ventilates the patient at a rate of 20 breaths per minute
D) Increases pressure if the air enters the stomach instead of the lungs
A) Stops ventilating as soon as the patient's chest begins to rise
You might also like to view...
What is empathy?
A) A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering B) A feeling of concern and understanding for another's situation or feelings C) Respect for the confidentiality of another's medical information D) Treating a fellow staff member with professional cordiality
Which of the following would be the suture technique and type used to anastomose a bifurcated graft limb to an artery?
a. interrupted 5-0 or 6-0 nonabsorbable suture b. running 5-0 or 6-0 absorbable suture c. interrupted 5-0 or 6-0 absorbable suture d. running 5-0 or 6-0 nonabsorbable suture
Which of the following statements are true regarding confidentiality of medical records and cases?
A. The only time information can be shared is for the purpose of patient care. B. It is ok for information to be shared with anyone associated with the hospital. C. It is ok to share medical information with your own family members. D. Veterinary medical records and case information are not confidential, only human medical records are confidential.
If the arm is raised higher than the heart level while measuring a radial pulse, the pulse may be falsely ____.
A. erratic B. increased C. decreased D. normal