A 30-year-old male presents with respiratory distress that began within minutes of being exposed to an unknown chemical at an industrial site. When caring for this patient, it is MOST important to remember that:
A. he will likely require frequent suctioning.
B. he must be properly decontaminated first.
C. aggressive airway management may be needed.
D. inhalation injuries can cause aspiration pneumonia.
Answer: B. he must be properly decontaminated first.
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You are on the scene with a 72-year-old man with chest pain. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath but also refuses to go to the hospital, even after multiple attempts urging him to go. Which of the following should you do next?
A) Stay with the patient until he loses consciousness. B) Fully inform the patient about his situation and the implications of refusing care. C) Inform the patient that he is having a "heart attack" and must be taken to the hospital for evaluation. D) Contact medical direction for orders to restrain the patient.
Which of the following vacuum settings would you use to perform nasopharyngeal or nasotra-cheal suctioning of a 5-year-old child?
a. –100 to –120 mm Hg b. –80 to –100 mm Hg c. –40 to –60 mm Hg d. –60 to –80 mm Hg
Another term for dizziness is _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
As of October 1, 2016, the TRICARE Prime annual enrollment fee for retired service members is:
A) $0. B) $282 for an individual or $565 for a family. C) $300 for an individual or $600 for a family. D) $520 for an individual or $1,040 for a family.