BVM if respirations are - CORRECT ANSWER: under 12 or over 20 (not exact) and do
not have good lung sounds, under 8 ventilate
carbon monoxide poisoning - CORRECT ANSWER: -carbon monoxide binds with
hemoglobin and reduces oxygen supply to tissues
-cannot be seen. smelled, or tasted
-s/s include: nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, and unconsciousness, Altered
LOC, high SPO2
-death may occur with prolonged exposure
-prevention by ensuring proper ventilation when using fuel-burning devices
-gas-burning devices should be inspected annually
-flues and chimneys should be unobstructed
, -carbon monoxide detectors should be installed and inspected regularly
Cardiac arrest in children is caused most likely by - CORRECT ANSWER: hypoxia, resp
distress or failure
check pulse of hypothemic oatient for at least - CORRECT ANSWER: 30 seconds
Cholecystitis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis S/S - CORRECT ANSWER: severe midepigastric or right upper quadrant
pain radiating to back and referred to right scapula usually after meals
fat intolerance
flatulence
indigestion
diaphoresis
n/v
chills
low grade fever
possible jaundice
clay-colored stools with common bile duct obstruction
communicable disease PPE and decom - CORRECT ANSWER: mask, gloves, goggles,
disinfect with approved germicidal agent
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