A device that is used to separate blood into different components is a __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
centrifuge
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You are assessing the airway of an unresponsive patient. You hear snoring respirations. The snoring indicates that:
A. the patient is asleep. B. there may be swelling in the soft tissues of the throat. C. the tongue may be partially obstructing the airway. D. the patient has overdosed on narcotics.
SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).You and your partner are responding to a patient who passed out in a store. Your patient is a 21-year-old male who stated to his friend that he was feeling light-headed. Upon arrival you find your patient on the floor. He has a pulse but is not breathing.The patient is unresponsive and does not appear to have a gag reflex. Paying careful attention, you perform the jaw-thrust maneuver and insert the right size ________ through the patient's mouth and into his throat.
A. nasopharyngeal airway B. simple mask C. nasal cannula D. oropharyngeal airway
Which of the following will worsen the condition of the patient in shock?
A) Transporting without first splinting all extremity fractures B) Applying high-concentration oxygen when it is not needed C) Elevating the patient's legs 8 to 10 inches D) Conducting oneself in a manner that increases the patient's fear and anxiety
Electrodes for limb leads should be attached to ____.
A. a bony area on each limb B. a highly vascular area C. fleshy portions of the limbs D. the wrists and ankles E. the knees and elbows