The ratio method of dosage calculation requires the medical assistant to compare the amount of drug prescribed to the amount that is available.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which of the following is the BEST initial intervention for a patient who has inhaled a poison?
A) Transport in a position of comfort and provide oxygen for patients with a decreased level of consciousness. B) Provide plenty of fresh air and monitor pulse oximetry readings. C) Perform abdominal thrusts to clear the airway, followed by high-concentration oxygen. D) Provide a patent airway, ventilation, and high-concentration oxygen.
You are transporting a male patient to the hospital for an evaluation after a possible seizure when you notice the patient's loss of consciousness. His muscles start to contract so that he is arching his back. This best describes the ________ phase of a generalized seizure
A) hypertonic B) postictal C) clonic D) tonic
During a tracheostomy, the ________ is kept with the patient in his or her room
A. obturator C. balloon syringe B. primary tube D. universal connector
According to the "E" in the DOPE mnemonic, which of the following actions should you perform to troubleshoot inadequate ventilation in a patient with a tracheostomy tube?
A. Attempt to pass a suction catheter into the tube. B. Listen to breath sounds to assess for a pneumothorax. C. Look for blood or other secretions in the tube. D. Check the mechanical ventilator for malfunction.