Which of the following characteristics is most similar between the prehospital setting and other medical care environments?
A) The need to establish an airway early in patient care
B) The absence of laboratory results to guide treatment
C) Unpredictable circumstances
D) The variety of uncontrolled environments
A
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If extrication is required manually within a limited space, what tool might be best utilized?
A) The Porta-power B) Select snipping tools C) Hydraulic ram D) The Halligan tool
____ is quickly becoming a standard in the treatment of patients with APE and many other respiratory diseases like COPD.
A. Non-invasive pressure support ventilation B. PEEP (positive end expiratory pressure) C. CPAP (continuous airway pressure) D. V/Q (ventilation/perfusion)
Which of these indicates that the film was not properly washed?
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After consulting on management of a patient with pneumonia and atelectasis, the pulmonologist has documented in the Progress Notes a need to change the patient's treatment regimen. The respiratory therapist should
A. continue the current treatment plan. B. report the change in treatment plan to the next shift. C. check the electronic medical record for new physician orders. D. disregard the information until notified by the shift supervisor.