Treat a partial airway obstruction as if it were a complete airway obstruction in cases where the patient is:
A) able to cough forcefully. B) speaking hoarsely.
C) unable to cough forcefully. D) able to speak.
C
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A) To deliver fluids to the patient B) To feed the patient C) To relieve the stomach of swallowed water D) To prevent vomiting
The IP joint spaces on finger projections are open and demonstrated without distortion when the
1. central ray is aligned parallel with the IP joint spaces. 2. central ray is aligned perpendicular to the IP joint spaces. 3. IP joints are aligned parallel with the IR. 4. IP joints are aligned perpendicular to the IR. a. 1 and 3 b. 1 and 4 c. 2 and 3 d. 2 and 4
What is the best way for a health care worker to deal with a patient who has not followed the instructions given about postoperative care and who then complains about the negative consequences?
a. Advise the patient that he or she caused the problem himself or herself. b. Explain specifically what he or she should have done. c. Apologize for possibly giving unclear instructions and explain them again. d. Ask your supervisor to assist the patient.
When taking a blood pressure, what is the last sound you hear recorded as?
What will be an ideal response?