Open cricothyrotomy is indicated when:
A) ET intubation is unsuccessful after three attempts.
B) all other methods of advanced airway management have failed.
C) you are unable to secure a patent airway with less invasive means.
D) the patient has a head injury that precludes nasotracheal intubation.
Answer: C) you are unable to secure a patent airway with less invasive means.
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A. Transmitting sound vibrations B. Equalizing air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane C. Collecting sound waves and directing them through the auditory canal to the tympanic membrane D. Protecting the ear from potentially damaging loud noise
The bull's-eye symbol located next to a code number indicates that the procedure __________
a. has been revised since the last edition of the CPT manual b. includes moderate (conscious) sedation c. is being performed on a patient of extreme age d. was performed on both sides of the body
Root-mean-square error (RMS) is typically used to measure accuracy in discrete skills.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which system has up to two times the buffering power of all of the chemical buffering systems combined?
a. renal system c. respiratory system b. hepatic buffering system d. gastric buffering system