You are responding to a patient with a tracheostomy tube who is weak and has a fever. In this situation, you can assume:
A) The patient can still speak
B) The tracheostomy tube is below the larynx
C) The patient is ventilator dependent
D) The tracheostomy tube is permanent
B) The tracheostomy tube is below the larynx
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A. neonatal screening B. bottom surface of the heel C. EMLA D. an infection surrounding the muscle and bone E. sugar that can be given to an infant to reduce pain and crying during a blood collection procedure F. CO2 G. blood gas capillary tube H. calcaneus I. caused by severe blood loss J. capillary blood
Which of these statements made by another crew member would cause you to disregard the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for a patient?
A) "His respirations are agonal and slow." B) "He had bleeding stomach ulcers two years ago." C) "His SpO2 has fallen from 92% to 88%." D) "His blood pressure is 186/108 mmHg."
____ are radios that pick up, amplify, and then retransmit a radio transmission and can extend the range of a VHF almost indefinitely.
A. Relays B. Repeaters C. Bridges D. Transceivers
Which of the following safeguards should not be done when working with electrical equipment?
a. Do not stretch power cables. b. Unplug power cords by pulling on the cord. c. Ground all equipment. d. Make sure machines are turned off before plugging them in.