When taking a blood pressure, there are five phases that are heard after the cuff is deflated. These phases are called ________.

You are managing a patient who is being extricated from a vehicle by a rescue crew using hydraulic tools. Which of the following items should you use in order to protect your patient during the extrication process?

A) Oxygen mask to prevent inhalation of noxious fumes B) Wool blanket to protect the patient from broken glass C) Short spine board to prevent debris from contacting the patient D) Aluminized rescue blanket to protect the patient from sharp edges

In general, to deliver O2 to the upper airway, a bubble humidifier is required only when the gas flow exceeds which of the following?

a. 1 L/min b. 2 L/min c. 3 L/min d. 4 L/min