At a long-term care facility, a nurse informs you that the ...

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At a long-term care facility, a nurse informs you that the patient you will be transporting has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in place. To find this catheter, you should look at the patient's:
 
  A) abdomen.
  B) anterior chest.
  C) hand.
  D) antecubital fossa.

Question 2

On scene, you find a 2-year-old male in significant respiratory distress. He is responsive to verbal stimuli and exhibits noisy respirations through an open airway. His breathing is shallow at a rate of 44 breaths per minute. His pulse is rapid. Assessment of the skin shows it to be cool and diaphoretic with cyanosis to the extremities and around the mouth. What is the immediate priority for this patient?
 
  A) Start positive pressure ventilation.
  B) Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
  C) Apply oxygen through a pediatric nonrebreather mask.
  D) Move to the ambulance for immediate transport.

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A

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