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.
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