Which of the following is an indirect injury that can cause ARDS?
a. Pneumonia
b. Lung contusion
c. High concentrations of oxygen
d. Transfusions
ANS: D
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A) Mix one teaspoon salt in one quart of water and administer half of a glass every 15 minutes. B) Make and administer a salt water solution by combining Gatorade with one teaspoon of salt. C) Administer salt tablets every 15 minutes until the cramping subsides. D) Have the patient drink one quart of cold tap water every 15 minutes until he has to urinate.
You are treating a 17-year-old patient who fell out of a tree from a height of approximately 6-8 feet and landed against a wooden picket fence that was near the tree trunk. The patient landed with his right lateral chest striking the fence. The patient is alert and oriented, complains of respiratory distress, and has absent breath sounds over his right thorax. The vital signs reveal a blood pressure of 112/72 mmHg, a heart rate of 102 beats/min and regular, respirations of 20 breaths/min, pulse oximetry of 90% on ambient air, and intact peripheral perfusion. Your partner asks you if he should call for ALS intercept. You respond "yes" for which reason?
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Which of the following functions should a respiratory care practitioner perform when making a home care visit?
1. Identify any problem areas or concerns of the patient. 2. Assess the equipment (operation, cleanliness, and supply needs). 3. Determine the patient's compliance with the therapy. 4. Assess the patient (including pre- and post-treatment measures). a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 1, 2, 3, and 4 c. 1 and 3 only d. 3 and 4 only
If your patient indicates that he is allergic to penicillin, it is best to substitute ________ for antibiotic treatment
Pen VK Keflex Clindamycin Amoxicillin