The term ________ refers to an artificial shunt in which the vein and artery have been fused through surgery.
A. nebulizer
B. fistula
C. catheter
D. cannula
Answer: B
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A. 20.1 vol %O2 B. 12.6 vol% O2 C. 9.8 vol% O2 D. 6.76 vol% O2
The wife of a 43-year-old male patient has called 911 because her husband was difficult to wake up and now is lethargic with garbled speech. She reports a history of diabetes, stroke, renal failure, and high blood pressure. The patient's airway is patent, respirations are tachypneic but adequate, and radial pulse is rapid. Your partner reports the following vital signs: pulse, 136; respirations, 22 breaths/min; blood pressure, 106/62 mmHg; SpO2, 92%; and blood glucose, 642 mg/dL. What would be the most appropriate action in the care of this patient?
A) Administer supplemental oxygen B) Administer oral glucose C) Encourage the patient to drink water D) Assist the patient with taking his insulin
While attempting resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest, you initiate CPR, defibrillate the patient with an AED, and insert a multilumen airway prior to contacting medical control. What does this scenario most accurately describe?
A. Standing orders B. Off-line medical control C. Online medical control D. Indirect medical control