When monitoring a patient receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula, which one of the following observations warrants immediate intervention?
A) Oxygen flow rate of 15 liters per minute
B) Prongs in the nostrils curving posteriorly into the nose
C) Tubing positioned over the ears and under the chin
D) Breathing normally with the nasal cannula in place
A
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If the cause of a patient's TCPA is a tension pneumothorax, you should:
A) perform external stabilization. B) perform chest thrusts. C) perform needle decompression. D) perform cricothyrotomy.
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A. a clear and unobstructed airway B. adequate circulation C. adequate ventilation D. adequate blood pressure
Lucas fell off his skateboard and suffered a closed fracture of the medial malleolus. The doctor would report which ICD-9-CM diagnosis code?
A) 824.1 B) 824.2 C) 821.32 D) 824.0