A patient who inhaled superheated steam in an industrial fire is MOST likely to exhibit which one of the following airway noises?
A) Stridor
B) Snoring
C) Gurgling
D) Wheezing
A
You might also like to view...
Which of the following programs, in the field of medical assisting, is approximately eight months to two years in length?
a. Certificate b. Diploma c. Degree d. Bachelors
While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the therapist is attempting to orally intubate the patient. The therapist observes the distal tip of the ET tube pass through the glottis. After attaching a colorimetric CO2 detector to the ET tube, the therapist notices that the face of the CO2 detector appears yellow. What should the therapist do at this time?
A. Obtain a different colorimetric CO2 detector. B. Remove the ET tube, and reintubate the patient. C. Secure the ET tube in place with adhesive tape. D. Wait until the paper on the colorimetric CO2 detector turns purple.
Capillaries are microscopic blood vessels located in the tissues.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Each of the following applies to all oral health care team members except one. Which one is the exception?
A) They should be provided with training opportunities to assure competency. B) They are responsible for participating in state inspections. C) They can be given authority to carry out specific aspects of the quality control program. D) They must be informed of how and why quality control tests are to be performed.