Which condition is often caused by actions that initiate abduction, such as carrying a briefcase, laptop computer, purse, or baby carrier?

You have been called for a 23-year-old male who is completely deaf. To best communicate with this patient, you should:

A) stand in front of the patient and speak loudly. B) write questions on a note pad. C) use gestures when asking questions. D) have the emergency department get the needed information.

A patient with carbon monoxide poisoning has a COHb level of 20%. If the patient is given 100% oxygen, what will the approximate COHb level be in 1 hour?

a. 15% b. 10% c. 5% d. 2.5%