When providing an in-service on ventilating the geriatric patient, you should emphasize which one of the following in regards to a patient who has dentures?
A) It is always best to remove dentures regardless of whether they are loose or not.
B) It is best to leave the top appliance in place, but remove the bottom one.
C) Removal of dentures enables the EMT to maintain a better face to mask seal.
D) Loose appliances should be removed if they interfere with the airway or the seal between the mask and face.
D
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A) Hysteria B) Respiratory acidosis C) Metabolic acidosis D) Respiratory alkalosis
If no payment is made on a claim by the carrier because the patient has NOT yet satisfied the deductible:
an EOB is sent to the patient only. an EOB is sent to the provider only. an EOB is sent to both the patient and the provider. no EOB is sent.
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) set standards to which all laboratories must adhere. These standards include training of personnel and testing and transport of specimens.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Calculate the daily maintenance fluids for pediatric patients. Calculate the total volume and hourly IV flow rate for an 8.8 kg infant receiving maintenance IV fluids.Infuse __________ mL at __________ mL / hr
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).