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What is the primary consideration when deciding whether to administer oxygen to patients during major incidents?
What is the primary consideration when deciding whether to administer oxygen to patients during major incidents?
- The cost of oxygen supplies
- Availability of oximeters
- Maintaining adequate oxygenation
- Likelihood of benefiting from oxygen (correct)
Which method is recommended for assessing hypoxaemic patients and measuring oxygen saturation response?
Which method is recommended for assessing hypoxaemic patients and measuring oxygen saturation response?
- Arterial blood gases
- Pulse oximetry (correct)
- Supplemental oxygen
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
In what situations should supplemental oxygen be given to poisoned patients?
In what situations should supplemental oxygen be given to poisoned patients?
- Only if they have abnormal consciousness
- All poisoned patients (correct)
- Only when arterial blood gases are abnormal
- When they have respiratory difficulty or shock
Why is maintaining adequate oxygenation crucial for poisoned patients?
Why is maintaining adequate oxygenation crucial for poisoned patients?
When is hyperbaric oxygen therapy considered an effective treatment method?
When is hyperbaric oxygen therapy considered an effective treatment method?
What should be used to monitor oxygen saturation in poisoned patients?
What should be used to monitor oxygen saturation in poisoned patients?
What is considered the most important antidote in managing poisoned patients?
What is considered the most important antidote in managing poisoned patients?
How often should vital signs be measured in a conscious patient not requiring specific treatment?
How often should vital signs be measured in a conscious patient not requiring specific treatment?
Which therapy may be useful in selected cases for hypoxia in poisoning patients?
Which therapy may be useful in selected cases for hypoxia in poisoning patients?
What might determine the type and amount of fluid and electrolyte replacement in poisoned patients?
What might determine the type and amount of fluid and electrolyte replacement in poisoned patients?
How is the level of consciousness determined in an acute poisoning situation?
How is the level of consciousness determined in an acute poisoning situation?
When should ABG be taken to monitor treatment response in poisoning patients?
When should ABG be taken to monitor treatment response in poisoning patients?
What is a good indicator of deterioration due to CNS depression in poisoning patients?
What is a good indicator of deterioration due to CNS depression in poisoning patients?
