A respiratory therapist has placed a nasal cannula at 2 LPM…
A respiratory therapist has placed a nasal cannula at 2 LPM and pulse oximeter on a recent post operative patient. The SpO2 shows 98% when the nurse administers intravenous morphine sulfate for pain. Quickly the patient becomes unresponsive and the SpO2 shows 85%. What should be recommended?
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A respiratory therapist should do which of the following for protection from contamination from a patient who coughs violently during endotracheal suctioning? 1. Wear a mask. 2. Wear goggles. 3. Restrain the patient. 4. Suction when the patient is asleep.
Read DetailsAn adult patient with congestive heart failure has written a…
An adult patient with congestive heart failure has written a do not resuscitate (DNR) advance directive. While performing oxygen therapy rounds, you notice her ECG monitor shows ventricular fibrillation and then asystole. What should be done?
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When a respiratory therapist cracks open an E-cylinder, a loud hissing sound is heard, and gas can be felt leaking from the regulator despite the fact that the flow meter has been turned off. What can be done to correct this problem? 1. Replace the washer between the regulator and the cylinder valve stem. 2. Turn on the flow meter. 3. Tighten the regulator onto the cylinder valve stem. 4. Change the type of regulator.
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