The lowest three ribs that attach only to the spine
What will be an ideal response?
Floating ribs
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Using the data provided by Island Hospital, calculate the consultation rate of patients seen for August. Round to two decimal places. Island Hospital August Statistics Admissions 4,521 Discharges 4,594 Surgical Operations 501 Consultations (patients seen) 1,674 Complications 69 Consultations (provided) 1,519 Comorbidities 113 Infections (total) Nosocomial (total) Postoperative Community Acquired 151 72 18 61
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You are instructing an OEC class on how to assist an ALS provider with defibrillation. Which of the following statements correctly identifies pad placement?
a. "The negative pad is placed on the upper right chest beneath the clavicle on the mid-clavicular line, whereas the positive pad is placed about 2–3 inches beneath the left nipple and 3–4 inches along the anterior axillary line." b. "The positive pad is placed over the left precordium, and the negative pad is placed on the back between the shoulder blades." c. "The negative pad is placed on the upper left chest at the clavicle along the anterior axillary line, whereas the positive pad is placed about 4 inches over the left nipple along the mid-clavicular line." d. "The positive pad is placed about 2–3 inches above the right nipple, and the negative pad is placed between the shoulder blades."
On scene, a 6-year-old male who is short of breath will not allow EMRs to place a nonrebreather face mask on his face. Assessment indicates moderate respiratory distress with the following vital signs: pulse, 124 beats/min; respirations, 24 breaths/min; blood pressure, 98/56 mmHg; and SpO2, 92%. At this time, you try:
A) Using a nasal cannula with 2 lpm oxygen B) Holding the nonrebreather mask firmly to the patient's face C) Start positive pressure ventilation D) Placing a nasal airway and nasal cannula with 6 lpm oxygen
A home care patient receiving continuous noninvasive positive pressure ventilation through a na-sal mask complains of pressure sores over the nasal bridge. Which of the following actions could help to alleviate this problem?
1. Artificial skin 2. Forehead spacer 3. Reduce strap tension 4. Try nasal pillows a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4