A patient is experiencing moderate signs and symptoms of an overdose of a local anesthetic drug and office emergency protocol has been activated. Which of the following correctly describes the next step?
A) Perform CPR
B) Reassure, observe, and monitor the patient
C) Administer oxygen
D) Administer diazepam to prevent seizures
C
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A 3-month-old is not breathing. When you arrive, a woman runs to you with the infant in her arms. He is limp, gray in color, and not breathing. You cannot find a brachial pulse. You should first:
A) find out if the woman is the child's mother. B) begin CPR. C) ask when was the last time anyone saw the infant alive. D) look for any signs of child abuse.
A home care patient inquires about how long her portable liquid oxygen system, currently weighing 30 lb, will last if she uses 3 L/min. The manufacturer says the weight of an empty con-tainer is 8 lb. Her system will last for _____ day(s) and _____ hours
a. 1; 18 c. 4; 21 b. 2; 9 d. 8; 12