West Nile virus is transmitted by infected birds to humans and animals
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which modality would be used for mechanical debridement of a wound?
A) whirlpool/pulsatile lavage B) ultrasound C) intermittent pneumatic compression D) electrical stimulation
A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The patient's heart rate is 45/min, respiratory rate is 30/min, and blood pressure is 60/40 mm Hg. What action should the therapist recommend first?
A. Call for a STAT chest x-ray. B. Insert a chest tube into the left chest. C. Needle aspirate the 2nd left intercostal space. D. Activate the medical emergency team to intubate the patient.