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The portion of the oxygen equipment that allows the operator to determine the amount of oxygen delivered to a patient is the? --CORRECT ANSWER: Flow meter To determine that you have a tight seal with a bag mask the operator should look for what? --CORRECT ANSWER: The chest to rise The preferred type of oxygen delivery device used for patients in cardiac arrest is? --CORRECT ANSWER: Nasal cannula The type of syncope that is often associated with some noxious stimuli is? --CORRECT ANSWER:...

What is it - Syncope Fainting Key signs and symptoms - Syncope • Feels faint/dizzy/light-headed • Collapse and loss of consciousness • Pallor, sweating, slow pulse, low BP • Nausea/vomiting Management - Syncope • Assess patient - Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure • Lie flat, elevate legs, and loosen tight clothing: oxygen is not usually necessary • Once consciousness returns, offer glucose in water or sweet tea • Slow recovery: consider alte...