List at least five important purposes for completing the externship
What will be an ideal response?
• To practice technical or clinical skills in the real-world health care setting
• To practice working as a functional member of the health care team
• To practice techniques for maintaining patient confidentiality
• To practice according to HIPAA laws
• To practice time management and other general organizational skills needed in the workplace
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You have decided to carry a patient down a flight of stairs using your stair chair. You have a third Emergency Medical Responder on scene. You should direct the additional responder to position him- or herself:
A) above the person at the head, to serve as a spotter. B) at the base of the stairs to direct the whole operation. C) below the person carrying the feet, to serve as a spotter. D) next to the patient to provide comfort and support if needed.
Which of the following can impair mucociliary clearance in intubated patients? 1. Use of respiratory stimulants 2. Tracheobronchial suctioning 3. Inadequate humidification 4. High inspired oxygen concentrations
a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only