All of the following are examples of personal protective equipment used to minimize exposure to germs, EXCEPT:
a. latex exam gloves
b. safety glasses
c. helmets
d. facemasks
c
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A) deliver two rescue breaths. B) quickly check a carotid pulse. C) start CPR. D) ensure that no one is touching the patient.
You are assessing a 6-year-old girl with possible pneumonia. She has labored breathing and a fever of 102°F. When you are assessing and classifying her respiratory status, which finding would provide the strongest evidence that she is in respiratory failure?
A) Respiratory rate of 36 breaths/min B) Altered mental status C) Fever of 102°F D) Nasal flaring
Cold applications relieve pain, reduce swelling, and control bleeding
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
After preparing the ECG machine, you explained the procedure to Mrs. Thomas, connected the electrodes, and began the tracing, as shown in the picture. You rechecked the electrodes and they are all placed correctly. None of the wires are loose. However, you notice that Mrs. Thomas's skin smells fragrant, as though she has used a body lotion recently. Which of the following describes the problem, its possible cause, and the correct solution?
A. Flat line caused by crossed wires; reconnect the wires correctly B. Wandering baseline caused by lotion on the skin; re-prep the skin with isopropyl alcohol C. AC interference caused by nearby equipment; turn equipment off D. Extraneous marks caused by paper clips; remove the paper clips E. Somatic interference caused by patient shivering; offer a warm blanket