You have been called for a 25-year-old man who is experiencing difficulty breathing and sharp chest pain after moving some heavy furniture. The pain is located on the right side of the chest and seems to worsen on deep inspiration. With this information, you immediately suspect pneumothorax. Which of the following should you perform next to help confirm your suspicion?
A) Inquire about past lung problems
B) Obtain and SpO2 reading
C) Palpate for subcutaneous emphysema
D) Auscultate all lung fields
D
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A 7-year-old boy choked on a grape at school. By the time the obstruction was removed, assessment revealed him to be in cardiac arrest. When you arrive, teachers are performing CPR. The school nurse informs you that CPR has been in progress for 6 minutes. You have an AED, but do not have a pediatric conversion device that reduces the energy of defibrillation from that of an adult to that of a
child. Which one of the following should you do immediately? A) Perform five abdominal thrusts and then 1 minute of CPR before using the AED. B) Continue CPR and transfer the boy to the stretcher for immediate transport. C) Place the electrodes on the boy's chest and follow the AED's prompts. D) Instruct the teachers to continue CPR for 2 additional minutes before applying the AED.
In which phase would you be most likely to use isometric strengthening?
a. Phase I c. Phase III b. Phase II d. all of the above
When an auditor submits her report, the organization hopes to receive a qualified report as this is the highest level and indicates that the auditors are satisfied with the organization's financial health and practices and its legal compliance.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the term for the ability to identify with and understand another person's feelings?
A. Experience B. Rationalization C. Commiseration D. Empathy E. Sympathy