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What is the appropriate action if a client is not breathing due to airway obstruction?
What is the appropriate action if a client is not breathing due to airway obstruction?
- Check for chest rise
- Perform a jaw thrust maneuver
- Administer oxygen immediately
- Begin CPR (correct)
In which type of clients should nasopharyngeal airways be avoided?
In which type of clients should nasopharyngeal airways be avoided?
- Clients with respiratory acidosis
- Unconscious clients
- Clients with basilar skull fracture
- Clients with facial trauma (correct)
What is the expected pH range in arterial blood gas interpretation for a fully compensated condition?
What is the expected pH range in arterial blood gas interpretation for a fully compensated condition?
- 7.35-7.45 (correct)
- Below 7.35
- 7.0-7.35
- Above 7.45
What is the main cause of respiratory acidosis?
What is the main cause of respiratory acidosis?
When can oropharyngeal airways be used?
When can oropharyngeal airways be used?
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