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sheilaspns

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You are assisting a paramedic with the placement of an endotracheal tube. The paramedic states that he needs to indirectly lift the epiglottis by pressing on the ligament located in the vallecula to visualize the vocal cords. Which laryngoscope blade should you hand him?
 
  A) Wide
  B) Straight
  C) Short
  D) Curved

Question 2

You are transporting a 44-year-old female with chest pain and sudden respiratory distress. She is agitated, anxious, and refuses to have a nonrebreather mask applied. Which of the following is the best option?
 
  A) Use a nasal cannula instead.
  B) Consult with medical control about restraining the patient.
  C) Have her breathe into a paper bag to control her hyperventilation.
  D) Do not make further attempts to administer oxygen as it will only agitate the patient further.


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robbielu01

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

phuda

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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