For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given

Which of the following is the manner in which the majority of patients will be assessed?

A. Airway, breathing, and circulation B. Airway, circulation, and breathing C. Breathing, airway, and circulation D. Circulation, airway, and breathing

Despite coaching and explaining the benefits of a nonrebreather face mask, a female patient with chest pain panics and states that she cannot tolerate the mask over her face. The more that she panics, the worse the chest pain becomes. Your best course of action is to:

a. remove the nonrebreather mask and apply a simple face mask. b. decrease the oxygen flow rate entering the nonrebreather mask. c. disconnect the nonrebreather and replace it with a nasal cannula. d. discontinue oxygen therapy and continually monitor breath sounds.