A patient complaining of shortness of breath and a history of asthma has the following vital signs: pulse 96, respirations 20, blood pressure 132/86, and SpO2 92% on room air. Mild wheezing is noted bilaterally and the patient states that she has run out of her rescue inhaler (albuterol). Regarding the patient's respiratory status, you would administer:
A) 2 lpm O2 through a nasal cannula.
B) 4 lpm O2 through a nasal cannula.
C) 12 lpm O2 through a nonrebreather.
D) 15 lpm O2 through a nonrebreather.
A
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A) Blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL B) Use of anticoagulant medication C) History of previous heart attack D) Allergy to aspirin and penicillin
Patients with congestive heart failure complain of:
A) weight gain and swelling. B) exhaustion. C) shortness of breath. D) all of the above.
A progressive-part method of practicing a skill has also been called a ________ method of part-task training.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A(n) ________ adds any additional information.
A. device B. approach C. body system D. qualifier