Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the patella?
PA
AP oblique
AP
PA oblique
PA
Rationale: The patella will be best imaged when positioned as close to the image receptor as possible. This will reduce magnification and improve detail of the part. Patella protocol entails: PA, mediolateral projection, and a tangential if there is no evidence of fracture.
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nearest specialty resource center with a hyperbaric chamber is 30 minutes away. What is the best decision when determining transport? A) Transport the patient by air medical to the specialty center. B) Transport the patient by air medical to the nearest facility. C) Transport the patient by ground to the specialty center. D) Transport the patient to the nearest facility.
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should you do next? A) Position the boy upright against the lifeguard with inline spinal precautions observed during removal from the pool. B) Instruct the lifeguard to carefully float the boy to the side of the pool so you can assess and immobilize him. C) Have the lifeguard quickly remove the patient from the pool so assessment and emergency medical care can be given. D) Pass a cervical collar and long board into the water to immobilize the patient prior to extrication from the water.
Which of the following approaches may be used in "weaning" a patient from a tracheostomy tube? 1. Using progressively smaller tubes 2. Using a fenestrated tube 3. Using a tracheostomy button
a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3
____ competencies, covered in NFPA 472, reflect the realities of real-world incidents.
A. Technician B. Specialist C. Mission-specific D. Liability