Which of the following statements regarding breathing adequacy is correct?
A. Patients with a grossly irregular breathing pattern usually do not require assisted ventilation.
B. The single most reliable sign of breathing adequacy in the adult is his or her respiratory rate.
C. Patients breathing shallowly may require assisted ventilation despite a normal respiratory rate.
D. A patient with slow respirations and adequate depth will experience an increase in minute volume.
Answer: C. Patients breathing shallowly may require assisted ventilation despite a normal respiratory rate.
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a. They are benign and do not result in harm to the client and/or the practitioner. b. They are harmful and result in negative consequences to the client and/or the practitioner. c. They involve transgressions with regard to conflicts of interest, sexual conduct and confidentiality. d. They are unethical and should be reported to the licensure board and professional certification board.
Your patient is a 21-year-old female with a history of epilepsy. She is having a convulsion upon your arrival. Which of the following should you do?
A) Restrain the patient's extremities to prevent injury from flailing of the arms and legs. B) Move furniture and other objects away from the patient to prevent injury. C) Insert a bite block, cloth, wallet, or similar item between the patient's teeth to prevent her from biting her tongue. D) Place a tongue depressor or spoon in the back of the mouth to prevent the patient from swallowing her tongue.