People with impaired kidney function are at an increased risk of toxicity from what type of supplements?
A) Magnesium B) Phosphorus C) Potassium D) Calcium
A
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a. Iodine b. Barium sulfate c. Iron d. Aluminum
To best evaluate the adequacy of breathing in an unresponsive adult, the EMT should:
A) Assess the skin color B) Check the pupils C) Observe the chest rise D) Look for cyanosis
Which of the following modes of mechanical ventilation is/are more likely to produce an altered PaCO2 in patients in response to chemoreceptor input? I. continuous mandatory ventilation II, proportional assist ventilation III. pressure support ventilation IV. assist-control (volume-cycled) ventilation
A. III only B. II, IV only C. III, IV only D. I, II, III only
The therapist is at the bedside of a mechanically ventilated patient with renal disease. Patient-ventilator asynchrony is present. The patient has received analgesics, benzodiazepines, and haloperidol to no avail. The physician suggests using atracurium. How should the therapist respond to this suggestion?
A. Agree to the administration of the atracurium. B. Refrain from using atracurium because it is toxic to the kidneys and liver. C. Suggest that vecuronium be administered instead. D. Suggest that any aminosteroid would be suitable in this situation.