Modes of transmission for infectious diseases include:

You have been called to a residence for a 63-year-old female with a history of COPD who is short of breath. The patient is moderately dyspneic with the following vital signs: pulse 124, respirations 20, blood pressure 162/56, and SpO2 at 86%. She is using an oxygen concentrator set at 5 lpm. What is your best course of action?

A) Attach a nonrebreather to the oxygen concentrator and increase the liter flow to 12. B) Continue oxygen administration with the concentrator and transport the patient. C) Remove the oxygen concentrator and administer high-concentration oxygen to the patient. D) Administer medical oxygen from your cylinder at the same rate as the concentrator.

Which of the following statements shows an understanding by the speaker of the use of a pocket mask?

a. "Although a pocket mask is very effective at ventilating a patient, you are directly exposed to the patient's secretions." b. "A pocket mask must be securely placed over the patient's mouth and nose." c. "When using a pocket mask to ventilate a patient, you must make sure that the reservoir bag is in place." d. "A pocket mask should be used only when oxygen is connected to it."