You are assessing a patient with altered mental status. Which assessment finding contraindicates the use of the nonrebreather face mask?
A) Confusion
B) Respiratory rate of 18, with poor tidal volume
C) Clear and equal breath sounds
D) Respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute
B
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A)The Insurance Provider Centers B)The National Center of Control C)The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid The Centers of Benefit Managers
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Healthcare statistics can be stated as:
A) proportions. B) ratios. C) rates. D) All of the above E) None of the above
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The basic unit to measure weight in the metric system is the ____.
A. gram B. grain C. ounce D. pound E. dram
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In what area of the lungs does respiration occur?
a. Bronchi b. Alveoli c. Capillaries d. Trachea
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