In a lawsuit in which a paramedic has been charged with negligence, the paramedic is called the:

You have to set up a continuous heated aerosol to a patient with a tracheostomy. Which of the following pieces of equipment will be needed?

1. Aerosol mask 2. Tracheostomy collar 3. Thermometer 4. Drain bag 5. Oxygen tubing 6. Corrugated tubing 7. Large-volume nebulizer 8. Ultrasonic nebulizer 9. Heating unit 10. Bubble humidifier a. 1, 5, and 10 c. 1, 4, 6, 7, and 9 b. 2, 4, 6, and 8 d. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9

While analyzing a blood gas control sample, you notice a trending of several PCO2 values above the 2 SD range over the last six control samples run. What corrective action would you consider at this time?

1. Check the function of the PCO2 electrode. 2. Rerun the control sample a second time. 3. Repair or replace any failed components. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3