You have been asked to teach a new patroller how to put a patient in the recovery position. Which of the following statements about the recovery position would be correct?
a. Roll the patient onto his side and then hold him there until help arrives.
b. After turning the patient on his side, rest the patient's head on your aid pack.
c. Elevate the patient's lower body so that his oral secretions will drain out easily.
d. Turn the patient on his side and flex his upper leg so that it anchors him on his side.
Question 2
You are checking equipment at the beginning of your shift. The D size oxygen cylinder measures 1000 psi. You calculate that if you needed to use this tank at 15 LPM it would last:
a. 8.5 minutes.
b. 15 minutes.
c. 5 minutes.
d. 12 minutes.
Assessing Tracheal Position
Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi
Providing patient education
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis.