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mspears3

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When monitoring a patient receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula, which of the following observations warrants immediate intervention?
 
  a. An oxygen flow rate of 15 LPM
  b. Prongs in the nostrils that curve posteriorly into the nose
  c. Tubing that is positioned over the ears and under the chin
  d. Normal patient breathing while the nasal cannula is in place

Question 2

The most commonly used method for opening a patient's mouth to suction the oropharynx, to perform a finger sweep, or to insert an oral airway is:
 
  a. Sellick's maneuver.
  b. the crossed finger technique.
  c. a Yankauer catheter.
  d. the finger sweep.


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sarahccccc

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


mspears3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

emsimon14

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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