Which of the following would you expect to see in a patient with severe hypothermia?
A) Rapid respirations B) Tachycardia
C) Irrational behavior D) Loss of muscle tone
C
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________ is irritated vocal cords
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A waxy secretion from the ear is ____.
A. mucosa B. cerumen C. a sinus D. a lesion E. pus
You arrive at the scene of a residential fire where the occupant, a 48-year-old male, has sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to his lower extremities and lower torso. Firefighters removed the patient's smoldering clothing and stopped the burning process prior to your arrival. The patient is conscious, but restless, and complains of intense pain to the burned areas. After taking the standard precautions, you should:
A. rapidly estimate the extent of the patient's burns. B. perform a secondary assessment and start an IV. C. immerse the burned areas in sterile water. D. apply supplemental oxygen and monitor his airway.
Hypoxemia caused by _______________ does not respond well to high concentrations of oxygen.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).