The ventilator volume is set at 575 mL. The low exhaled tidal volume (VT) alarm should be set at which of the following?

An 89-year-old female with dementia who is being cared for by her daughter has fallen and exhibits deformity to her left upper arm. As you attempt to splint her arm, she continually screams and pulls away from you. After several attempts, your best course of action should be to:

A) contact advanced life support for assistance. B) have the daughter help apply the splint. C) transport without a splint and document that splinting was attempted. D) gently restrain the patient and apply the splint.

Abrasion of the teeth may occur from using a ____________

hard-bristled toothbrush. heavy waxed dental floss. water-irrigating device. medium-bristle toothbrush.