46. You are called to assess and treat a patient who has suffered a deep, penetrating wound to the central chestand is complaining of difficult and painful swallowing, pleuritic chest pain, and pain radiating to the mid back.Which of the following treatment options would be contraindicated for this patient?A: Intubation.B: Combitube.C: Fluid resuscitation.D: Positive pressure ventilation.

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Scenario 2: You are a newly employed home care therapist and are visiting Mr. Pickwick for the first time. While checking his BiPAP setup, you observe that 2 Lpm of oxygen from an oxygen concentrator is being titrated directly into the mask How can you assess the adequacy of the oxygen therapy being provided?
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11. A 7-years-old female patient is brought by her mother to the Emergency Department after an acute asthma attack. During your evaluation you notice that the patient's lips are turning blue. Which of the following is the most likely definition for this sign? a. Bradypnea b. Asphyxia c. Dyspnea d. Hypocapnia e. Cyanosis
88.A patient with pneumonia is prescribed a cough suppressant containingdextromethorphan. Which statement made by the patient indicates to the RN that more teaching is needed?“I can take this medication every 4 to 8 hours as needed to control coughing.”“This medication can result in addiction if taken for long periods of time.”“I need to call my doctor if the cough lasts more than one week."“It is not safe drink alcohol while using this medication.”
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