Which of the following statements demonstrates an accurate understanding of vital signs in relation to the geriatric patient?
A) The typical resting heart rate is less than 50 beats per minute.
B) Blood pressure is typically higher in elderly women.
C) The resting respiratory rate is typically higher in the elderly.
D) The vital signs of an elderly patient are similar to those of an adolescent.
C
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Which of the following is true of an exclusive provider organization (EPO)?
A. It is regulated under insurance statutes. B. It is regulated under federal and state health maintenance organization (HMO) regulations. C. Premiums are lower than with a health maintenance organization (HMO). D. Premiums are higher than with a preferred provider organization (PPO).
You have applied the pulse oximeter to a 73-year-old male patient who complains of weakness and heart palpitations. Your partner reports that the patient's breath sounds are clear and equal, with a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min and skin that is warm but pale in color. He then states the following vital signs: pulse, 92; blood pressure, 168/70 mmHg; and SpO2, 92% on room air. Given this information, which of these instructions would be most appropriate?
A) "Let's recheck the SpO2 in 2 minutes for any change." B) "The reading must be wrong since he displays no cyanosis." C) "The SpO2 is probably normal for him since he is very pale." D) "Let's initiate oxygen at 2 liters per minute via a nasal cannula."
What is the Web of Causation?
What will be an ideal response?
A 100 kg patient with a 500 mL tidal volume breathing 16 times per minute would have a minute volume of how many milliliters?
A) 8000 B) 1200 C) 1600 D) 2400