A patient has been assaulted and sustained blunt trauma to the abdomen. As you start the primary assessment, you note that he is vomiting blood and you begin to suction him immediately. After the airway has been suctioned, you should:
A) check the patient's respirations.
B) obtain a full set of vital signs.
C) examine the abdomen for specific injuries.
D) administer oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.
A
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The therapist is about to administer a 70-30 heliox mixture to a patient who is to receive NPPV. Which of the following mechanical ventilators should the therapist select for this application?
A. Hamilton Galileo B. Aptaér C. Viasys Avea D. No noninvasive positive pressure ventilator can accommodate heliox.
Which of the following adverse effects is seen with isoniazid?
a. hepatitis b. kidney failure c. loss of vision d. skin pigmentation