The patient should discuss their wishes with his or her ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
family
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Transcutaneous blood gas monitoring is indicated when what need exists?
1. To continuously analyze gas exchange in infants or children 2. To quantify the real-time responses to bedside interventions 3. To continuously monitor for hyperoxia in newborn infants 4. To monitor CO levels following hyperbaric oxygen treatment a. 3 and 4 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 3 only
A diver has summoned 911 after he came to the surface and became short of breath and "itchy" all over. Additionally, he complains of a headache. Assessment reveals a patent airway, adequate breathing, clear breath sounds, and the following vital signs: pulse 92 beats/min, respirations 20 breaths/min, blood pressure 156/62 mmHg, and SpO2 96%. Proper care of this patient should include:
A) High-concentration oxygen and epinephrine via EpiPen B) High-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather face mask C) Epinephrine through an EpiPen, and immediate transport to the hospital D) Oxygen, epinephrine through an EpiPen, and a bronchodilator from an MDI
When a local anesthetic is to be administered by infiltration, which of the following may be added to decrease its dosage and prolong its duration of action?
A) Lidocaine B) Norepinephrine C) Epinephrine D) Bupivacaine
Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?
A. Do not wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method B. Switch the stethoscope to the bell C. Hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb D. Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation E. Record the levels of all five Korotkoff sounds