Spatter is the suspension of microorganisms that may be capable of causing disease produced during normal breathing and speaking
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False. Microbial aerosols are a suspension in air of microorganisms that may be capable of causing disease produced during normal breathing and speaking.
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Lipids are not soluble in water and require special mechanisms to transport them through the body
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You are called to an assault on a homeless male. Dried blood from the trauma is visible around the patient's mouth and nose. During assessment, you note the patient has a productive cough. The patient says, "Don't worry, I'm not contagious. I've had this cough for a year." Describe the best approach regarding respiratory isolation
A) Mask yourself and the patient. B) Use gloves for PPE, as that's all that's needed. C) Isolate the patient with a nonrebreather mask. D) Mask yourself only.
What goal(s) does the practitioner hope to achieve when selecting initial ventilatory support set-tings? 1. Optimize oxygenation. 2. Optimize ventilation. 3. Maintain acid-base balance. 4. Avoid harmful side effects
a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
In the case of severe hypotension, renal perfusion may be severely decreased, which can lead to renal damage. In these cases, what drug is usually given to increase blood flow to the renal vessels?
A) ACE inhibitors B) Blood thinners C) Diuretics like Lasix D) Dopamine