Concerning the use of humidified oxygen, which of the following is true?
A) The water reservoir should be changed on a weekly basis.
B) It is not of great benefit during short transports but can make the patient more comfortable.
C) The water in the reservoir should be treated with chlorine tablets to prevent the growth of bacteria.
D) It should only be used when assisting ventilations with a bag-valve-mask device.
B
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A) retrieve the AED and apply it. B) begin chest compressions. C) ask if the patient has a history of heart problems. D) await arrival of an advanced life support unit.
An ECG rhythm strip shows a ventricular rate of 128, a regular ventricular rhythm, a PR interval of 0.24 sec, a QRS duration of 0.08 sec, and one upright P wave before each QRS. This rhythm is:
a. Second-degree AV block type I. b. Junctional tachycardia with a first-degree AV block. c. Third-degree AV block. d. Sinus tachycardia with first-degree AV block.