Good chest rise, a strong cry, and gasping are signs of good respiration.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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You have been called to an apartment for a child who is sick. As you approach the 4-year-old boy, you note that he is sitting upright in his mother's arms with his chin thrust forward. He has a sickly appearance and is drooling. His airway appears open and his breathing is adequate. His radial pulse is strong and his skin is hot to the touch. Which intervention would be most appropriate in the care of this patient first?
A) Suctioning secretions from the back of the airway B) Provision of supplemental oxygen via a nonrebreather mask C) Placement of an oropharyngeal airway D) Placing the boy supine for transport
An instrument report has a platelet count of 850 x 109/L. This would be interpreted as:
a. Normal platelet count b. Thrombocytosis c. Thrombocytopenia d. Cannot be interpreted
Which information is NOT typically included on a written prescription?
a. prescriber's telephone number b. patient's medical condition c. administration instructions for the patient d. name, strength, and amount of drug prescribed
Which body cavity is superior to the thoracic cavity?
A. Abdominal Cavity B. Dorsal Cavity C. Pelvic Cavity D. Cranial Cavity