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Mimi

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In the field setting, the best way to avoid becoming infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is:
 
  A) avoid unnecessarily touching patients with confirmed HIV.
  B) always ask a patient if they have HIV or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
  C) always wear gloves, goggles, and a gown for all patient contact.
  D) use the appropriate protective personal equipment.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements about the bag-valve mask (BVM) is true?
 
  A) Oxygen must be attached so that the squeezable bag will reinflate.
  B) A 15/22 mm adapter allows the BVM to be attached to advanced airways such as the endotracheal tube.
  C) The nonrebreather valve allows the patient to rebreathe air that he has exhaled.
  D) The oxygen reservoir should deflate by one-third every time a breath is given.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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