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Which of the following would be a possible complication of sedating a patient with a benzodiazepine prior to intubation?

While caring for a patient in shock, which of the following statements regarding pulse oximetry readings is appropriate?

The laryngeal mask airway:

Which of the following devices is preferred for the preoxygenation/nitrogen washout phase of rapid sequence induction (RSI) in order to achieve 100% oxygen-delivery?

A gum elastic bougie allows the paramedic to:

While assessing a patient who is breathing 16 times per minute and has pale skin, which other sign would indicate that the patient is breathing inadequately?

Which of the following patients is most likely to benefit from the insertion of an i-Gel airway device?

Two paramedics arrive on scene of an unresponsive 44-year-old patient. While one paramedic is ventilating the patient with a BVM using a oropharyngeal airway, the other paramedic is initiating an IV. An emergency medical responder arrives on the scene to assist. Which of the following tasks should be assigned to the EMR for optimal patient care?

While treating a patient with a history of CHF, asthma, and pneumonia, what is the most reliable indication that a nebulizer treatment is needed?

When inserted, endotracheal tube depth should be measured from: