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sjones

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A 49-year-old male has summoned EMS because of a problem with his tracheostomy tube. At the patient's side, you note the tracheostomy tube to be protruding abnormally from the stoma in his neck. Your first action in caring for this patient would be to:
 
  A) gently attempt to reinsert the tracheostomy tube.
  B) quickly establish a baseline SpO2 level.
  C) establish how the tracheostomy tube became dislodged.
  D) evaluate the patient's airway and breathing.

Question 2

You have been called for a 91-year-old female who fell. Since your assessment reveals bruises to her body in various stages of healing and inconsistencies in information provided by her family, you are suspicious of geriatric abuse. Your best action would be to:
 
  A) contact the police and wait on scene until they arrive.
  B) confront the family members with your suspicion.
  C) inform your medical director and include it in the PCR.
  D) quietly transport and inform the emergency department physician.


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Kaytorgator

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

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