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Themember4

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Medical direction has ordered you to assist a patient in taking his metered-dose inhaler (MDI). After placing his lips on the mouthpiece, which one of the following instructions would be most appropriate?
 
  A) Please hold your breath and I will administer the medication.
  B) Please inhale, then hold your breath, and I will give you the medication.
  C) Please inhale slowly and I will administer the medication.
  D) Please exhale, hold your breath, and I will administer the medication.

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An elderly female has fallen and is very confused, and you are having a problem getting her past medical history. Which one of the following is your next best action?
 
  A) Transport the patient without delay.
  B) Contact the patient's doctor for the history.
  C) Transport her to a hospital that has cared for her before.
  D) Ask the patient's daughter for the history.


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connor417

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


Themember4

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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