Author Question: Which of the following has the greatest likelihood of resulting in an open pneumothorax? A) Any ... (Read 74 times)

lidoalex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
Which of the following has the greatest likelihood of resulting in an open pneumothorax?
 
  A) Any opening between the pleural cavity and the atmosphere
  B) Open defects that are two-thirds the size of the trachea or larger
  C) Open defects that are larger in diameter than the trachea
  D) Open defects that are one-quarter the size of the trachea or larger

Question 2

You are assessing a 73-year-old male complaining of altered mental status and shortness of breath. The patient is conscious, but confused. He is breathing at a rate of 20 breaths per minute. His pulse is rapid and weak, and his skin cool and diaphoretic. An Emergency Medical Responder provides you with the following vital signs: pulse 136, respirations 20, blood pressure 168/88, and SpO2 at 89. Family states that he is diabetic and takes insulin. He also has a history of hypertension, colon cancer, irregular heartbeat, and transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Which one of the following should you do next?
 
  A) Check the patient's blood sugar.
  B) Perform the secondary exam.
  C) Apply supplemental oxygen.
  D) Administer oral glucose.


cascooper22

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Did you know?

Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.

Did you know?

About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.

Did you know?

More than 20 million Americans cite use of marijuana within the past 30 days, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 8 million admit to using it almost every day.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library