Laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, and mediastinoscopy are typically performed with the patient in the ________ position

Medical direction has advised you to place a patient who is obese and extremely short of breath in a supine position. Knowing that doing so will cause the patient to become more short of breath, your best action would be to:

A) explain your concern to the physician and ask for clarification. B) place the patient in the supine position and expedite transport. C) contact a different hospital and transport the patient there. D) ask your partner what he would do.

Which of the following is most often caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus?

a. Otitis media b. Tonsillitis c. Chickenpox d. Asthma e. Frequent colds