For the patient who missed his last dialysis appointment, what complaint would you anticipate?
A) Bleeding from the fistula
B) Hypotension
C) Generalized abdominal pain and fever
D) Shortness of breath
D
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A paramedic was late in reregistering and now, according to the State EMS Agency, must function as an EMT until all of the reregistration requirements are satisfied. As an EMT, he is on the scene of a motor vehicle accident and taking care of a critically injured teenager. While waiting for a paramedic to arrive, he starts an IV, but does not hang the IV fluid that will be used to stabilize her
by increasing her blood pressure. This is immediately done by a paramedic once he arrives. Which of the following is true? A) The paramedic/EMT violated the scope of practice but cannot be held accountable since the patient was stabilized by his actions. B) The paramedic/EMT did not violate the scope of practice since he is experienced with IV therapy. C) The paramedic/EMT violated the scope of practice and can be held accountable even though the patient survived. D) The paramedic/EMT did not violated the scope of practice since the patient was critically injured and required life-saving care.
During a patient transport with the Impact Uni-Vent 750, the respiratory therapist hears a whis-tling sound. What is the most likely cause of this whistling?
a. The "PEEP not set" alarm is currently ac-tive. b. The "battery low/fail" alarm is being vio-lated. c. The patient flow is greater than the set flow. d. The demand valve has opened, and gas is passing through.
What term is used in respiratory care to describe the movement of gas in and out of the lung and the pressure changes required to move the gas?
A. passive B. respiration C. static D. dynamic
List the information that must be included in a written notification of noncoverage provided to a Medicare beneficiary.
What will be an ideal response?