Author Question: Many patients with neuromuscular degenerative diseases receive chronic respiratory support at home. ... (Read 68 times)

bcretired · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Many patients with neuromuscular degenerative diseases receive chronic respiratory support at home. Ultimately, what step may you, as a paramedic, have to take immediately, regardless of the type of respiratory support available in the patient's home?

A) Alter dosages of medications already in use to achieve a better effect.
B) Intubate and ventilate.
C) Call the patient's physician and get orders not addressed by your protocols.
D) Rapidly become familiar with the patient's medical equipment.

Question 2

The release of an egg from the ovary is called __________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word