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armygirl

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You must suction frothy secretions from the mouth and pharynx of a 31-year-old male patient whose respiration rate is 4 breaths per minute. Which one of the following interventions is most appropriate given the patient's condition?
 
  A) Suction for no more than 15 seconds at a time followed by 2 minutes of positive pressure ventilation.
  B) Forego suctioning and continue to provide positive pressure ventilation.
  C) Place the patient into a side-lying position and alternate 30 seconds of suctioning and ventilation.
  D) Use a soft-tip catheter and suction for no more than 30 seconds before providing additional oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.

Question 2

You are completing the prehospital care report and are documenting the fact that you assisted a patient in taking his nitroglycerin pill. How will you document the route of administration?
 
  A) Oral
  B) Topical
  C) Sublingual
  D) Buccal


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leannegxo

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


armygirl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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