Levels of 89% carboxyhemoglobin saturation of whole blood are commonly found in which of the following?
A. Fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
B. Nonsmoking residents who live in the country
C. Nonsmoking residents of large cities
D. Cigarette smokers
A
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The most important aseptic procedure for a medical assistant is ________.
A. dusting the furniture in the waiting room B. stocking the office with housekeeping equipment C. providing tissues to patients with colds D. proper hand hygiene E. periodically vacuuming and sweeping the floors
A patient who has lost 1 liter of blood is conscious with a patent airway, but his extremities are pale and cold to the touch. Vital signs are pulse 130, respirations are 22 and adequate, blood pressure is 74/56, and SpO2 is 95% on room air. Which one of the following is most needed by this patient to increase perfusion to the cells?
A) Increased blood pressure by giving IV fluids B) Administration of oxygen C) Increased number of red blood cells and plasma volume D) Keeping the patient warm
Complications of restraint include:
A) seizure-like activity and a spike in blood glucose levels. B) dyspnea and hyperthermia. C) hypothermia and episodic breathing. D) exophthalmia and piloerection.
Which of the following is not a potential symptom of chronic N2O abuse?
A) Vitamin D deficiency B) Neurologic disorders C) Megablastic anemia D) Reproductive difficulty