You should be MOST suspicious of tube misplacement following an open cricothyrotomy if:
A) bleeding from the subcutaneous tissues is observed.
B) there is minimal rise of the chest during ventilations.
C) progressive redness is noted around the insertion site.
D) a crackling sensation is noted when palpating the neck.
Answer: D) a crackling sensation is noted when palpating the neck.
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A) Berating an elderly patient for incontinence. B) Sedating a patient to keep him quiet. C) Restraining a patient to prevent his wandering. D) Distributing sexually explicit photos of a patient.
In the event that a patient's ABO type cannot be determined in accordance with facility policies, group ____ cells may be issued for transfusion until the patient's ABO type has been resolved
a. A b. B c. O d. AB
Blood spot testing for neonatal screening to detect metabolic and genetic abnormalities occurs on blood collected from:
a. the median cubital vein b. the central area of the heel c. the lateral plantar surface of the heel d. the dorsal vein
It is not possible for the radial pulse rate to be higher than the apical pulse rate
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false