Injection of local anesthetic into the lumbar or caudal space via a catheter is referred to as:
A) systemic anesthesia
B) medullary anesthesia
C) epidural anesthesia
D) surgical anesthesia
C) epidural anesthesia
Epidural anesthesia involves the injection of the local anesthetic into the epidural (lumbar or caudal) space via a catheter that allows repeated infusions.
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a. maintaining an aseptic environment. b. cleansing with disinfectants. c. carefully handling sterile equipment to prevent contamination. d. sterilizing equipment that comes into contact with a patient.
A 2-year-old fell and now has a large hematoma on his forehead. He is crying and upset. His father is very worried and anxious. You should:
A) tell the dad he must stay calm. B) allow the father to hold or stay near the child. C) ask the dad to leave the room. D) wait to assess the child until someone else is present.
Which of the following is an example of a specific laboratory company that transmits electronic data to SpringCharts?
A. Quest B. LabCorp C. Spectrum D. All of these
A paramedic responds to a scene and recognizes the patient as someone who frequently calls the ambulance for nonemergencies. The paramedic decides not to take the patient to the nearest hospital and the patient later dies of an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following has been violated?
a. Breach of duty b. Dereliction of duty c. Duty to act d. Light duty