« previous next »

Author Question: A 16-year-old patient presents with labored breathing and increased respiratory rate, increased ... (Read 41 times)

tiffannnnyyyyyy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 512
on: Jul 3, 2018
A 16-year-old patient presents with labored breathing and increased respiratory rate, increased heart rate, and leaning forward with his hands on his knees. His skin is pink and his accurate pulse oximetry is 96. This patient is suffering from respiratory:
 
  A) distress. B) failure. C) hypoxia. D) arrest.

Question 2

The typical triage process allows for the person triaging to:
 
  a. continue until the sorting is complete, without stopping to care for any people
  b. stop triage to help the walking wounded to the staging area
  c. provide care for people in order from nearest to farthest
  d. stop triage to care for those in respiratory or cardiac arrest


isabelt_18

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

a


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure
Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment
A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient. A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient.
A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ... A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ...
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture
Honey should never be given to children younger than one year of age Honey should never be given to children younger than one year of age
Video: Stress and Immune System Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library