Which of the following patient care items would be classified as noncritical?
a. colonoscopes
b. hypodermic needles
c. laryngoscopes
d. pulse oximeters
d
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The neck muscle that is responsible for moving the head backward and laterally is the ____________
a. sternocleidomastoid b. platysma c. trapezius d. none of the above
If your manager requests a statistical analysis of patients with known heart disease using the sampling method so that the information can be applied to the larger population, which method would be the one to use?
A. descriptive statistics B. inferential statistics C. either descriptive or inferential will work in this case
Which of the following is the recommended method for managing airway obstruction of a foreign body in an adult?
place victim in recovery position and administer moderate back blows finger sweep to remove object if victim is responsive check for breathing and pulse then begin CPR abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
You receive a call to a residence for an apneic 2-month-old male. When you arrive at the scene, the infant's mother tells you that her son was born prematurely and that his apnea monitor has alarmed 4 times in the past 30 minutes. Your assessment of the infant reveals that he is conscious and active. His skin is pink and dry, and he is breathing at an adequate rate and with adequate tidal depth. His oxygen saturation reads 98% on room air. You should:
A. request an ALS ambulance to transport the infant to the hospital. B. advise the mother to observe her son and call 9-1-1 again if necessary. C. administer high-flow oxygen and observe for a drop in oxygen saturation. D. transport the infant to the hospital and bring the apnea monitor with you.