Before the polio vaccine, 50,000-60,000 persons were paralyzed each year from the polio virus infection and about 21,000 deaths occurred.

What is meant by a patient's clinical status?

a. Age, height, and weight b. Underlying conditions, like scoliosis c. Emotional state at the time of the test d. Physical condition at the time of the test

When administering continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to a patient in respiratory distress, what statement made by the patient would be most concerning?

A) "The mask is too tight." B) "I feel nauseated." C) "My mouth is getting dry." D) "My nose hurts from the mask."