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stephzh

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When administering oxygen to a nonbreathing patient with a bag-valve mask, you should:
 
  A) use a venturi mask. B) use an oropharyngeal airway.
  C) use a nonrebreather mask. D) use a humidifier.

Question 2

You have arrived on the scene where a depressed patient is crying in an upstairs bedroom. When assessing her, which one of the following must be done first?
 
  A) Obtain vital signs.
  B) Determine the patient's medications.
  C) Check a radial pulse.
  D) Assess her for suicide risk.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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