The EMT is properly applying continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) when he:
A) checks and documents the pulse oximetry reading every 15 minutes.
B) places a confused patient receiving CPAP in a lateral recovery position.
C) adjusts the ventilation rate to between 16 and 18breaths per minute.
D) places the mask over the mouth and nose and tightens it to the face.
D
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A. Alternate suctioning for 15 seconds and ventilations for 2 minutes. B. Provide artificial ventilations and suction for 30 seconds as needed. C. Turn the patient to the side and provide oral suctioning continuously. D. Insert an oropharyngeal airway and suction until the secretions clear.
A patient is being evaluated for tracheal damage sustained while having undergone prolonged tracheostomy intubation approximately 3 months earlier. The flow-volume loop demonstrates a fixed obstructive pattern
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