Benzodiazepines should be used cautiously during pregnancy, and are categorized as:
A) category D
B) category C
C) category A
D) category B
A
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A) External urban hypothermia caused by a medical complaint B) Generalized hyperthermia caused by convection C) Urban hypothermia with heat loss caused by conduction D) Localized external hypothermia caused by immobility
The usual distance between the operator's face and the patient's oral cavity is approximately _______
a. 12 inches b. 16 inches c. 3 feet d. 4 feet
Why would diagnosis related groups (DRGs) fail to provide equitable reimbursement for rehabilitation?
You are treating a 56-year-old man with CPAP. He has a history of congestive heart failure and is experiencing marked respiratory distress. When you reassess him, you note that he is no longer able to follow verbal commands. You should:
A. recheck the mask seal and adjust the amount of PEEP accordingly. B. request a paramedic unit because the patient needs to be intubated. C. remove the CPAP device and prepare to insert a supraglottic airway. D. discontinue CPAP and assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device.