You are preparing to transport an 86-year-old female with an altered mental status who complains of nausea and vomiting. During transport, the occurrence of aspiration pneumonia would be best prevented by:
A) Suctioning the patient's airway as soon as she vomits
B) Providing supplemental oxygen
C) Giving the patient aspirin prior to transport
D) Transporting the patient in a semi-Fowler's position
D) Transporting the patient in a semi-Fowler's position
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The relationship between alveolar blood flow and alveolar airflow is called the:
A) ventilation–perfusion ratio. B) oxyhemoglobin ratio. C) Boyle/Warren ratio. D) gas/flow ratio
Suppose a study is conducted in which some schools are randomized to follow a new math curriculum and others are randomized to follow a standard curriculum. Suppose the study includes schools of vastly different sizes. At the end of four years, researchers intend to compare students’ scores on a standardized math test using “Student’s” two sample t-test. Why would this test be an inappropriate choice in this case and what might be some better options?
What will be an ideal response?
Your patient is a 17-year-old with a history of asthma. She is complaining of pain in her lower abdomen. Assessment reveals that her breath sounds are clear and equal, she has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute, a heart rate of 96 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 112/74 mmHg. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step?
A) Provide high-concentration oxygen. B) Insert a nasopharyngeal airway in the patient's nose. C) Have the patient breathe into a paper bag to rebreathe some of her carbon dioxide. D) Assist the patient in the administration of her metered-dose inhaler.
Which of the following is most often constructed from a single-piece of high-carbon steel, approximately 30 to 36 inches (762 mm to 900 mm)?
A. Pushing tools B. Striking tools C. Sharpening tools D. Manual prying tools