When treating a patient with burns, the medical assistant should do all of the following except:

A) immerse the burn in warm water.
B) immerse the burn in cool water.
C) soak sterile gauze in cool saline solution and apply the gauze to the burned area.
D) seek the order of the physician in how to administer treatment to the patient


A

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A. 1940s C. 1960s B. 1950s D. 1970s

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From a conceptual standpoint, what could be the role of PRVC in the process of ventilator discontinuation?

A. It would have a role no different from that of any other mode of mechanical ventilation. B. Studies support the use of PRVC as the preferred mode of ventilatory support in preparation for ventilator weaning. C. PRVC should not be used to help ready a patient for discontinuation from mechanical ventilation. D. PRVC may be helpful with patients who have a fluctuating ventilatory drive, perhaps, because of being sedated.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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