When administering continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to a patient, you would recognize that the patient is benefiting from the treatment when the:
A) patient states he is breathing easier.
B) heart rate increases from baseline by 10 percent.
C) blood pressure drops below 100 mmHg systolically.
D) patient can resume control of his airway.
A
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A. cannot identify the underlying organ that is causing the pain. B. can conclude that the upper abdominal organs are inflamed. C. should suspect that she has blood in the retroperitoneal space. D. may be able to localize the problem organ or area causing her pain.
The benefits of self-discipline applied to PPE completeness pay a dividend in the form of ____, which means "getting used to" the wearing of PPE.
A. dependence B. acclimation C. rehab D. tolerance
The axillary method of taking temperature is advisable for ________.
A. small children B. patients with underarm rash C. patients perspiring excessively D. patients who cannot form an airtight seal
Intentional self-harm is reported with codes from code block ____________________
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