A patient with chronic renal failure had a RR of 22, P 56 with a widened QRS, BP of 180/104. What acid-base imbalance should the paramedic suspect?
A: Respiratory alkalosis
B: Respiratory acidosis
C: Metabolic alkalosis
D: Metabolic acidosis
Answer: D: Metabolic acidosis
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A. R on T pattern. B. QRS pattern. C. PR pattern. D. PQRST pattern.
The acronym EDC stands for
A) estimated date of conception B) estimated delivery and conception C) estimated date of confinement D) expected date of confinement
How are aerosols delivered during continuous aerosol therapy to provide maximal humidity to the airway of pediatric patients who require it?
A) Aerosols are treated with nitrogen dioxide. B) Aerosols are treated with salt. C) Aerosols are heated. D) Aerosols are treated with heliox.
What is the correct code assigned for a patient with acute post-thoracotomy pain?
A. G89.18 B. G89.11 C. G89.12 D. G89.22