For which one of the following patients is placement of an oropharyngeal airway indicated?
A) Responsive but confused patient with stridorous respirations
B) Patient who responds to painful stimuli by moaning and has vomited
C) Unresponsive patient who has no gag or cough reflex
D) Patient with snoring respirations who coughs as the oral airway is placed into his mouth
Question 2
Which of the following statements is true concerning oxygen?
A) Never withhold oxygen to any patient who needs it.
B) Only withhold oxygen to anyone who is allergic to it.
C) Always document the need for oxygen by pulse oximetry before giving it to the patient.
D) Never give oxygen to a chronic obstructed pulmonary disease (COPD) patient.
Aerial photo showing the placement of 24 study plots, each 50 m by 50 m, in the Chihuahuan Desert ne
Incentive spirometry. A portable incentive spirometer is useful for encouraging patients to exercise
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The upper airway and vocal cords.
Prone position. Placement of bolsters under ankles and shoulders, head supported by face cradle.
Side-lying position. Placement of bolsters under the superior leg, arm, and head.