Which of the following represents the polysomnographic tracing of a patient with central sleep apnea?
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: D
The polysomnographic tracing of a patient with central sleep apnea shows a complete cessation of nasal and oral airflow during the apneic episode.
You might also like to view...
Chest compressions should be initiated in a newborn if the heart rate is:
a. less than 60 beats/minute. b. between 60 and 80 beats/minute, but does not increase with 30 seconds of oxygenation and ventilation. c. between 80 and 100 beats/minute and central cyanosis is present. d. either A or B.
The roles and responsibilities of EMRs include:
A) starting IVs. B) giving a variety of medications. C) gaining access to patients. D) providing patient care during ambulance transportation.
The EMT realizes which of the following is true regarding medical tattoos?
A) Cannot legally be honored at this time B) Appears as a red cross in a white or gray circle C) May look similar to other tattooed body art D) Is located on the right wrist of the patient
As you pull up to a motor vehicle collision, you quickly scan the scene for clues as to the type and severity of injuries. Which of the following scene clues would BEST indicate that a patient may have a head injury?
A) Blood on a patient's clothing B) Starring of a windshield C) Airbag deployment D) Frontal-type collision