Your patient is unresponsive after removal from a home in which four family members were found unconscious after having "flulike symptoms." The patient has snoring respirations at 10 per minute; a weak, rapid radial pulse; and an SaO2 of 100%. Your treatment should consist of all of the following EXCEPT
a. IV of normal saline
b. Endotracheal intubation
c. Considering transport to a hospital with hyperbaric oxygen treatment facilities
d. Hyperventilation with 100 percent oxygen
Answer: d. Hyperventilation with 100 percent oxygen
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Types of vascular access devices used in the home setting include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. heparin lock. b. Hickman or Broviac catheter. c. peripherally inserted central catheter. d. dialysis shunt.
____ causes include chemical causes, physical causes, infection/inflammation, and metabolic imbalances.
A. Intrinsic B. Extrinsic C. Internal D. External
Explain several steps office staff could take to document missed appointments in an attempt to reduce the possibility of a malpractice lawsuit.
What will be an ideal response?
In which section of the SOAPIER format should the patient's response to a specific treatment modality be recorded?
a. Assessment b. Implementation c. Observation d. Evaluation