You are ventilating a 6-year-old child and note that his heart rate has decreased from 70 to 54. Which of the following is NOT appropriate?
A) Notify medical control that the patient's condition has improved.
B) Insert an oropharyngeal airway and continue ventilating.
C) Check the flow of oxygen reaching the bag-valve-mask device.
D) Increase the force of ventilations.
A
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brought to the ED in obvious distress. His parents had tried two breathing treatments at home, without much success, prior to arrival at the ED. Physical exam in the ED was remarkable for tachycardia (130) and tachypnea. Inspiratory and expiratory wheezes and coarse ronchi were heard on auscultation. His CXR showed moderate infiltrates. His UA was negative. Blood work was WNL. Patient had several nebulizer treatments in the ED, and IV steroids were started. His O2 levels were initially under 90%. The patient was admitted for further treatment and close monitoring. IV steroids were continued, and prophylactic antibiotics were administered. He did well with the treatment and responded rapidly. His O2 levels improved rapidly. The patient was discharged home on oral antibiotics and nebulizer treatments. Home health was arranged to teach the parents how to administer the nebulizer treatments. It was strongly suggested that the grandparents stay at a hotel during their next visit. Dx: Acute exacerbation—asthma Probable acute respiratory infection First-listed diagnosis: ________ Secondary diagnoses: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.
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a. grade b. length c. purpose d. difficulty
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)