Immediate medical care during the first 3 hours after a cerebrovascular accident can help prevent brain damage
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True
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A patient with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema (ACPE), as evidenced by pink, frothy secre-tions, arrives in the emergency department (ED) by ambulance with a nonrebreather mask (NRM) at 15 L/min
An arterial blood gas sample is drawn in the ED while the patient is on the NRM; the values are: pH = 7.50, PaCO2 = 28 mm Hg; PaO2 = 43 mm Hg; SaO2 = 84%; HCO3? = 24 mEq/L. After evaluating the situation, the respiratory therapist should suggest which of the following thera-pies? a. IPPB with supplemental oxygen b. Mask CPAP with supplemental oxygen c. Postural drainage to clear the secretions d. NIV via nasal mask with postural drainage
Time away from work due to the adoption of a child is granted through the Family and Medical Leave Act
a. true b. false
What area of Office Hours would you use to select the appropriate provider for a patient?
A. provider's daily schedule B. calendar C. provider selection box D. patient information
A 43-year-old man has fallen from a roof and cannot move or feel his arms or legs. When assessing the patient, which one of the following signs would lead the AEMT to suspect the patient is suffering from spinal shock versus hypovolemia?
A) Cool and moist skin B) Heart rate of 68 beats per minute C) Seizure activity D) Cyanosis to the finger tips