You Are Called to the ICU to Give a Stat

question 4

Multiple Choice

You are called to the ICU to give a stat bronchodilator treatment to a comatose patient.Which of the following devices would be most appropriate for this patient?

• A)An MDI with a holding chamber
• B)A DPI
• C)An SVN with a mask
• D)A BAN with a mouthpiece

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm).

Oxygen Saturation

A measure of the amount of oxygen carried by red blood cells in the bloodstream, indicating how well oxygen is being distributed throughout the body.

Bulb Syringe

A simple rubber or silicone device with a bulb at one end and a narrow nozzle at the other, used for gentle suctioning of fluids from body cavities or administering liquids.

Mucus

A slippery secretion produced by and covering mucous membranes, primarily used to protect and lubricate the membranes.