This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Your patient is a 3-year-old child who is in severe respiratory distress. She is cyanotic and ... (Read 155 times)

javeds

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jul 3, 2018
Your patient is a 3-year-old child who is in severe respiratory distress. She is cyanotic and responds only to painful stimuli. According to the patient's mother, the child had complained of a sore throat earlier and has had a fever since early in the morning. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?
 
  A) Suction the airway.
  B) Begin gentle ventilations with a bag-valve mask (BVM) and supplemental oxygen.
  C) Insert an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) and begin bag-valve-mask ventilations with supplemental oxygen.
  D) Perform abdominal thrusts and finger sweeps; attempt to ventilate.

Question 2

What is the name of the heart dysfunction caused by an electrical source that causes the heart to beat too fast?
 
  A) Trauma B) Heart attack C) Bradycardia D) Tachycardia


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

yeungji

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


javeds

  • Member
  • Posts: 570
Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Wow, this really help

nyrave

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Proper placement and monitoring of an automatic blood pressure cuff will reduce the risk of injury o Proper placement and monitoring of an automatic blood pressure cuff will reduce the risk of injury o
The respiratory system The respiratory system
For the 2-year-old, encounters with peers provide valuable practice in communication and social ... For the 2-year-old, encounters with peers provide valuable practice in communication and social ...
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position). The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
Location of the apical pulse in a child under age 4, a child ages 4 to 6, and an adult Location of the apical pulse in a child under age 4, a child ages 4 to 6, and an adult
Mishu wants to invest an inheritance of $20,000 for one year. His credit union offers 8.85% for ... Mishu wants to invest an inheritance of $20,000 for one year. His credit union offers 8.85% for ...
Video: Primate Evolutionary Tree Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library