Poor positioning of an obese patient on the stretcher would most likely result in which immediate danger?
A) Hypotension
B) Skin breakdown
C) Respiratory distress
D) Back pain
C) Respiratory distress
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How much Dextrose 5% must be mixed with Dextrose 70% to prepare 1,000 mL of Dextrose 20%?
A) 769 mL B) 500 mL C) 375 mL D) 231 mL
For an adult, external compressions should be administered:
a. at midsternum b. over the xiphoid process c. over the lower half of the sternum d. none of the above
Which of the following mean airway pressures is considered potentially deleterious when apply-ing positive end expiratory pressure?
a. 2 cm H2O b. 5 cm H2O c. 10 cm H2O d. 15 cm H2O
A SAMPLE history which includes use of the mnemonic ____, can help the Paramedic establish the cause of the patient's shortness of breath.
A. HAPISOCS B. HIPASOCS C. HOPSACIS D. HISAPOCS