During your assessment of a patient with respiratory distress, you hear wheezing when listening to breath sounds. This indicates:
Select one:
A. a lower airway obstruction.
B. secretions in the airway.
C. swelling of the upper airway.
D. fluid in the alveoli.
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A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be given supplemental oxygen with a:
Select one:
A. nonrebreathing mask.
B. nasal cannula.
C. bag-valve mask.
D. mouth-to-mask device.
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A man was found unresponsive in his bed at home. There is no evidence of injury and the patient’s medical history is not known. The patient’s face is cyanotic, yet the pulse oximeter reads 98%. Which of the following would MOST likely explain this?
Select one:
A. Carbon monoxide poisoning
B. Severe pulmonary edema
C. Increased body temperature
D. His extremities are cold
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A 19-year-old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As you insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You should:
Select one:
A. select a smaller oropharyngeal airway and attempt to insert it.
B. remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx.
C. insert the airway no further but leave it in place as a bite block.
D. continue to insert the airway as you suction her oropharynx.
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