Patients suspected of having burns to the upper airway will benefit MOST from:
A) unhumidified oxygen.
B) cool, humidified oxygen.
C) an inhaled beta-2 agonist.
D) anticholinergic bronchodilators.
Answer: B) cool, humidified oxygen.
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A. implanted pacer/defibrillator B. automatic implanted cardiovertor-defibrillator (AICD) C. automatic implanted inverter-defibrillator D. automatic implanted cardiac-defibrillator
Nonparticipating provider limiting charge information appears on the Medicare __________, which notifies Medicare beneficiaries of actions taken on claims
a. chargemaster b. explanation of benefits c. remittance advice d. summary notice
Which organization's website does the textbook recommend as a reputable source for routine patient instructions?
A. Food and Drug Administration website B. National Institutes of Health Medline Plus website C. Both the Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health Medline Plus websites D. None of these
Which of the following actions would you likely NOT perform at the scene of a fall before engaging in the care of a conscious patient?
A) Gathering dispatch information B) Speaking with immediate family C) Assessing the scene for safety D) Noting the mechanism of injury