You are dispatched to a residence for a report of a "man down." Upon arrival, you find a well-kept home with the door open, and a van in the driveway with "palliative care specialist" printed on the side. As you enter the home, a woman meets you and says, "It's my mother. She has terminal cancer and we can't seem to wake her up." Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask
at this time?
A) "Did anyone check for a pulse?"
B) "What type of cancer does your mother have?"
C) "Is your mother receiving hospice care?"
D) "What hospital does she normally go to?"
A
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You are caring for a 68-year-old woman displaying signs of stroke. She has right sided weakness and slurred speech. Her vitals are: pulse 118, respirations 22 with a SpO2 of 92percent, and blood pressure of 188/98. Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate care?
A) Apply high flow oxygen and titrate to effect. B) Place her in the position of comfort. C) Administer nitroglycerin for hypertension. D) Check her blood glucose level.
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a. passive b. verbal c. physical d. overt
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