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segrsyd

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on: Jul 2, 2018
You are responding to a home for injuries resulting from a domestic altercation. In preparation for patient contact, what would you tell your partner?
 
  A) Stand above the patient to achieve a stature of dominance.
  B) Let's go in and assess the situation, and then come up with a plan.
  C) Always keep the patient in front of you and your eyes on the door.
  D) Do not let the patient get between you and the door.

Question 2

A 66-year-old male has summoned your assistance because he is short of breath and his home pulse oximeter is reading 89, despite 3 lpm of home medical oxygen. Assessment reveals an intact airway and adequate breathing. His radial pulse is normal and skin hot and dry. Vital signs are: pulse 84, respirations 18, and blood pressure 166/86 mmHg. Breath sounds are clear bilaterally. His pulse oximeter is fluctuating between 88 and 90. In this situation you would first:
 
  A) check his SpO2 with your pulse oximeter.
  B) place him on 15 lpm of oxygen with a nonrebreather.
  C) request advanced life support assistance.
  D) increase oxygen flow to 6 lpm through the nasal cannula.


quynhmickitran

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


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