A lot of people find it hard to differentiate hemoglobin from RBC probably because they still do not know enough details about it. RBC stands for Red Blood Cells. The RBC will make sure that...Read More
Portable or wall suction machine with tubing and collection receptacle-rationale: a dextrose-and-water solution is not used here. controversy exists with using normal saline to assist in loosening...Read More
A 3-year-old in preschool-rationale: during infancy and childhood, upper respiratory infections are common due to changes in developing respiratory systems. adolescents and young- and middle-adult...Read More
Monitoring the patency and integrity of the drainage system-rationale: actions taken directly from the text in book. no tube can drain effectively if it is clogged or damaged in any manner. the...Read More
Non-rebreathing mask-this is an almost complete rip-off of roses example, but i think it is a good one to go over. i want to think - max fio2 = 100%, the only problem is that 100% is not always...Read More
There is nothing wrong with this scenario-this question uses a number of different things to spin your head around, but if you go through the steps of calculating the inspiratory flow rate...Read More
Non-rebreather prevents rebreathing using a one way valve-2. pure water in a humidifier can precipitate bronchoconstriction-3. some normal, healthy elderly individuals can have arterial oxygen...Read More
A, b, and c-a. if heart and lungs are normal, the a-a gradient should not be a factor on oxygenation and there will be a linear relationship between pao2 and pao2.b. pao2 doesnt directly result in...Read More
The Decon Team leader is responsible for reducing and preventing the spread of contamination from persons and equipment.
The Entry/Recon is responsible for activities in the hot zone and Re...Read More