At the scene of an industrial accident, you are presented with a male patient who was exposed to a powerful pesticide in powder form. The patient states that he was moving sacks of the pesticide when one broke open, creating a cloud of powder that surrounded him, and which he then inhaled. During the incident, his face and arms became covered with the powder. At the present time, he complains of difficulty breathing and burning of his skin on his face and arms. You note that some of the pesticide remains on these areas of the body. Your first action in caring for this patient would be to:
A) Apply supplemental oxygen
B) Brush off the remaining pesticide
C) Flush the pesticide with copious amounts of water
D) Obtain vital signs and a medical history
A) Apply supplemental oxygen
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a. True b. False
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A) working on pending files that have tasks B) performing procedures and dismissing patients C) rooming patients D) assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures
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A) should be at least 10 L/min B) should be set at flush (maximum setting) C) should be adjusted to maintain the desired PaCO2 D) should be adjusted to keep the bag full
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