Assessment of a Hypoxic Patient with a History of Lung

question 22

Multiple Choice

Assessment of a hypoxic patient with a history of lung disease reveals him to be using well-developed accessory muscles to exhale. As an EMT, you should recognize that the patient:

• A) is inadequately exhaling oxygen from his lungs.
• B) is using energy to exhale and is in danger of respiratory failure.
• C) has a problem with the red blood cells in transporting oxygen.
• D) is adequately compensating for the problem with his breathing.

Assess and document dissociative symptoms accurately.

Develop strategies for fostering cognitive restructuring in patients with irrational health beliefs or somatic symptoms.

Evaluate the treatment outcomes for patients with somatic system disorders.

Utilize appropriate communication techniques to explore symptoms, feelings, and psychosocial impacts with patients.

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