Respiratory Distress Management
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What is the preferred position for a patient experiencing respiratory distress?

  • Prone position
  • Left lateral decubitus position
  • Position of comfort (correct)
  • Supine position
  • For COPD patients, what is the recommended SpO2 level to maintain?

  • 90% (correct)
  • 86%
  • 94%
  • 98%
  • In which patients is CPAP (10cmH2O) indicated for moderate/severe respiratory distress?

  • Hypertension patients
  • Diabetic patients
  • COPD, asthma, and pneumonia patients (correct)
  • Patients with skin rashes
  • When should ventilation be assisted with an I-gel or ETT according to the text?

    <p>For a respiratory rate of 10 or greater than 29 with shallow respirations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the contraindications to CPAP according to the text?

    <p>Altered mental status (Lethargic)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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