You are at the home of a 92-year-old male patient. He is alert and oriented and in good spirits and, although mildly hearing impaired, can hear you if you speak clearly and face him as you speak. He has no teeth and is not wearing dentures. His speech is indistinct and difficult to understand. Which of the following is the best course of action?
A) See if he can write down what he wants to say. His speech may be impaired from a stroke rather than a lack of dentition.
B) Tell him there is nothing you can do for him unless he speaks clearly.
C) Ask him to put in his dentures if he has them. Locate them for him if necessary.
D) Ask a family member to translate, because the family is probably able to understand him better.
Question 2
Which one of the following setups on the bag-valve mask (BVM) will enable the EMT to deliver the highest concentration of oxygen to the patient?
A) BVM with room-air oxygen being used by two EMTs
B) BVM attached to oxygen at 15 lpm
C) BVM with oxygen reservoir attached, receiving oxygen at 15 lpm
D) BVM with oxygen reservoir attached
A male Lestes dryas in the "spread-winged" posture that gives the family its common name
Patient teaching: ear assessment
Pelvis of male versus female
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)