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kaid0807

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A listless and lethargic 84-year-old male responds to physical stimuli with garbled speech. His respirations show poor effort and are rapid and labored with a room air SpO2 is 84. Additionally, you cannot appreciate breath sounds in his right lung. The best form of oxygen therapy for this patient would be:
 
  A) positive pressure ventilation.
  B) high-concentration oxygen via a nonrebreather.
  C) 2 lpm via nasal cannula initially and increase liter flow as needed.
  D) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

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During scene size-up on an unknown medical call, which clue would best indicate that the patient very well may be a veteran of the military?
 
  A) Psych medications on nightstand
  B) Military style haircut
  C) Vintage guns on display in the living room
  D) Collection of war movie DVDs



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l.stuut

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B




kaid0807

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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