Author Question: A listless and lethargic 84-year-old male responds to physical stimuli with garbled speech. His ... (Read 89 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A listless and lethargic 84-year-old male responds to physical stimuli with garbled speech. His respirations show poor effort and are rapid and labored with a room air SpO2 is 84. Additionally, you cannot appreciate breath sounds in his right lung. The best form of oxygen therapy for this patient would be:

A) positive pressure ventilation.
B) high-concentration oxygen via a nonrebreather.
C) 2 lpm via nasal cannula initially and increase liter flow as needed.
D) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Question 2

During scene size-up on an unknown medical call, which clue would best indicate that the patient very well may be a veteran of the military?

A) Psych medications on nightstand
B) Military style haircut
C) Vintage guns on display in the living room
D) Collection of war movie DVDs