You are admitting a 54-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The physician prescribes O2 at 24 FIO2. What is the most appropriate oxygen delivery method for this patient?
1) Nonrebreather mask
2) Nasal cannula
3) Partial rebreather mask
4) Venturi mask
Question 2
You are to connect a patient to a cardiac monitor. Which of the following actions should you take to ensure an accurate electrocardiogram tracing?
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