Sea air is rich in ozone
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Which statement concerning a ventricular assist device is accurate?
A) The EMT's SpO2 reading will be accurate in patients with VADs B) An implanted defibrillator is not necessary with a VAD C) You will likely feel no pulse and cannot obtain a blood pressure in patients with VADs D) The most common reason for EMS response related to a VAD is a cardiac event
Which OSHA standards apply to (a) chemicals used in a laboratory setting, (b) all healthcare settings using hazardous chemicals, and (c) two specific chemicals used above threshold levels in healthcare settings?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is NOT a step of the secondary assessment?
A) Obtaining a medical history from the patient B) Determining the patient's chief complaint C) Measuring baseline vital signs D) Conducting a physical examination
A patient arrives in the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident in which the patient sustained a deceleration chest injury
The patient was intubated in the field for airway protection. Physical assessment reveals that the patient is spontaneously breathing at a rate of 16 breaths/min, and breath sounds reveal bibasilar fine crackles at end inspiration. A second arterial blood gas was drawn while the patient was re-ceiving 100% oxygen from an air entrainment large volume nebulizer. Parameter 9:35 PM 10:10 PM pH 7.53 7.50 PaCO2 (mm Hg) 27 30 PaO2 (mm Hg) 48 56 SaO2 (%) 90 91 HCO3 (mEq/L) 24 24 Supplemental oxygen Room air 100% Bland aerosol The most appropriate recommendation for this patient is which of the following? a. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with supplemental oxygen b. Pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventila-tion (PCIRV) with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and sedation c. Volume-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation (VC-CMV) d. Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV)