What are the four needs assessment questions that should be thoroughly evaluated before HMV?
What will be an ideal response?
(1) Does the patient have a disease state which may result in persistent ventilatory failure and an inability to be completely weaned from invasive ventilatory support?
(2) Does the patient exhibit clinical characteristics (impending ventilatory failure, cerebral hypoxia) that require mechanical ventilation?
(3) Is the patient clinically stable enough to be managed outside an acute care setting?
(4) Are there other noninvasive alternatives besides artificial airway and mechanical ventilation (diaphragm pacing, pneumobelt) suitable for the patient?
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a. Should receive massage to mobilize the contents of the abdomen b. Has symptoms of appendicitis, a medical emergency c. Has symptoms of gastroenteritis and should postpone massage until symptoms subside d. Should not be placed in the prone position
The minimum data set is the smallest amount of information required by ________ for each patient, particularly for 911 calls.
A. the Emergency Responders Union B. the State Board of Health C. the American Medical Association D. the U.S. Department of Transportation