The structure to which the reducing valve and flow meter are joined is the _________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
regulator
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You are assessing a patient who has sustained blunt trauma to the head. Which would be most indicative of the loss of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
A) Red-tinged fluid in the ear canal B) Light bruising around both eyes C) Clear fluid coming from the nose D) Dark bruising on the forehead
You are allowed to share the information in patient charts with all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) law enforcement officials, in specific situations. B) third-party billing companies. C) medical professionals providing continuing care. D) other paramedics not on the call.
The most important factor to affect the degree of resistance in the airways is which of the fol-lowing?
a. Flow rate of the gas b. Viscosity of the gas c. Length of the airways d. Diameter of the airways
What is the purpose of tracheal gas insufflation?
A. to reduce functional dead space B. to supplement the patient's inspired Vt with gas flow to match the preset Vt during spontaneous breathing modes C. to provide additional inspiratory flow when the patient's inspiratory demands increase during spontaneous breathing modes D. to supply the patient with further pressure when the patient is being administered either PSV, CPAP with PSV, or SIMV with PSV