You arrive to assist another rescuer with a patient in cardiac arrest. As you enter the room, a brand new OEC Technician informs you that he is having difficulty maintaining the mask seal to the patient's face while ventilating with the BVM. Which one of the following responses shows that you understand and can help with the problem?
a. I will check the breath sounds to see if air is reaching the lungs.
b. Why don't we try using a larger adult mask and flexing the head forward?
c. I will administer some cricoid pressure; that should help.
d. Let me maintain the face-to-mask seal while you squeeze the bag.
Question 2
For which of the following patients is placement of an oropharyngeal airway indicated?
a. A responsive but confused patient with stridorous respirations
b. A patient who has vomited and responds to painful stimuli by moaning
c. An unresponsive patient who has neither a gag reflex nor a cough reflex
d. A patient with snoring respirations who coughs as the oral airway is placed into his mouth
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
Cardiac
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: flexion.
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)