Tissue damage can result from using too much ________ when applying techniques

An elderly male patient with a history of COPD, hypertension, and diabetes presents as lethargic and confused. His airway is patent, and breathing adequate. His skin is hot and radial pulse strong, regular, and bounding. Vital signs are: pulse 112, respirations 20, blood pressure 108/64, SpO2 94%, and temperature 102.8 F. Also noted is swelling to his right lower leg. Given these assessment

findings, the EMT should suspect what condition as responsible for the patient's altered presentation? A) Infection B) Peripheral edema C) Hypoxia D) Tachycardia

Which of the following statements concerning suctioning the airway of the newborn is TRUE?

A) In all newborns, the presence of thin, watery meconium staining requires aggressive suctioning with an endotracheal tube in place. B) Using a bulb syringe, first suction the nose, then the mouth. C) Vigorous newborns should not be suctioned unless there is meconium present. D). If the amniotic fluid is clear, no suction is required.