A patient denies difficulty breathing, but displays signs of respiratory distress. You state, "I know that you said you are breathing fine, but you cannot speak more than two to three words at a time without gasping for air." Your response is an example of:

What entity is responsible for making recommendations regarding infection control practices that include all areas of personal protective equipment, sharps containers, and disinfecting equipment that is carried on an ambulance?

A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention B) United States Department of Transportation C) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Your patient is being ventilated with a nasal mask to relieve dyspnea. He has a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypercarbia. What is the goal of noninvasive ventila-tion in this setting with regard to the ABGs?

a. Return the PaCO2 to 40 to 45 mm Hg. b. Return the pH to near normal. c. Return the PaCO2 to less than 60 mm Hg. d. Return the bicarbonate level to near nor-mal.