Which of the following are true regarding high altitude natives compared to lowlanders?
Natives have a lower P(A-a)O2Natives have an increased DLCONatives have a lower PaO2 at rest and exercise
A. I only
B. I, II, and III
C. I and II only
D. II only
Answer: C
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Which of the following prescription abbreviations means "every"?
p.c. aq et q
You have been called for a 79-year-old female complaining of shortness of breath. Due to the increased respiratory rate, cough, and production of discolored sputum, you are suspicious of pneumonia. A family member asks you how she can have pneumonia, when her temperature is only 97.9°F. Your best response is:
A) "It is not uncommon for the elderly to have pneumonia without the signs of high fever or chills."
B) "You will have to ask the doctor because I cannot give out medical information."
C) "There is less need for an increased body temperature since the elderly have a higher number of white blood cells."
D) "Higher blood pressure, typically seen in the elderly, tends to inhibit the body from producing a fever."
A 41-year-old man was assaulted during a robbery attempt. Your primary assessment reveals that the patient is semiconscious. He has massive soft-tissue trauma to the face, inadequate breathing, and oropharyngeal bleeding. You should:
A) apply direct pressure to his facial wounds and promptly intubate him. B) suction the blood from his mouth and assist ventilations with a bag-mask device. C) insert a nasal airway, apply oxygen via nonrebreathing mask, and transport. D) suction his oropharynx for 30 seconds and then perform endotracheal intubation.
Which EPA level of chemical-protective clothing provides a high level of respiratory protection, but less skin protection?
a. C b. D c. A d. B