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You are called to an assault on a homeless male. Dried blood from the trauma is visible around the patient's mouth and nose. During assessment, you note the patient has a productive cough. The patient says, Don't worry, I'm not contagious. I've had this cough for a year. Describe the best approach regarding respiratory isolation.
 
  A) Mask yourself and the patient. B) Use gloves for PPE, as that's all that's needed.
  C) Isolate the patient with a nonrebreather mask. D) Mask yourself only.

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When you are intubating a stoma site, how far beyond the distal cuff (in cm) should you insert the endotracheal tube?
 
  A) 1 to 2
  B) 3 to 4
  C) 2 to 3
  D) 4 to 5



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Answer to Question 1

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cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent


dyrone

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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