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Charlie

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The Charleston bending brace is preferred over other braces because it:
 
  1. is worn only 23 hours a day.
  2. is worn for 8 to 10 hours at night.
  3. is worn at night, when human growth hormone level is highest.
  4. corrects any associated upper airway obstruction.
  a. 1
  b. 2
  c. 2, 3
  d. 1, 3, 4

Question 2

The respiratory therapist is called to a patient's room as part of the rapid response team (RRT). The patient is unconscious and pulseless. The EKG monitor displays asystole. Which of the following actions would NOT be indicated at this time?
 
  a. Call a code.
  b. Begin CPR.
  c. Defibrillate the patient.
  d. Administer ACLS medications.


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tanna.moeller

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The Charleston bending brace is worn for 8 to 10 hours at night, when a child's human growth hormone level is highest.

Answer to Question 2

C
Electric shock (defibrillation) is not effective for this rhythmCPR and ACLS medications are required. The therapist should call a code, begin CPR, and administer ACLS medications that are used to stimulate electrical activity of the heart. Defibrillation is only effective if the heart has no electrical activity.


Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

connor417

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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