The small intestine breaks food down through the process of excretion and eliminates waste products through the process of absorption

The wife of a patient, with terminal lung cancer and a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, has called 911 because her husband's pulse oximeter reading fell below 85% and alarmed. He is currently receiving home oxygen through a nasal cannula. Assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented and slightly tachypneic with no abnormal lung sounds. At this time, your next action would be to:

A) start positive pressure ventilation. B) check the SpO2 using your pulse oximeter. C) administer oxygen through a new nasal cannula. D) place him on the stretcher for transport to the hospital.

Which of the following situations is most likely to result in hidden or unsuspected injury?

A) Seat belt use by the vehicle occupants B) Deformity of the interior compartment of the vehicle C) Collisions that occur at night D) A vehicle without air bags