Which of the following questions will yield the LEAST reliable information when assessing a patient with abdominal pain?
A) "In your opinion, how severe is the pain?"
B) "Are you experiencing any other symptoms?"
C) "Does the pain radiate to your chest or back?"
D) "Have you ever experienced pain like this before?"
Answer: C) "Does the pain radiate to your chest or back?"
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A) It is given to calm the patient by reducing the pain because stress is the real killer. B) Aspirin reduces the pain level in patients who are in pain. C) Aspirin reduces the blood's ability to clot and works to prevent further clot formation in patients suffering chest pain. D) Aspirin reduces the heart's ability to beat fast and works to prevent rapid heart rate.
________ is a colorless, odorless gas that is encountered as a component of liquefied petroleum gas.
A) Oxygen B) Ethylene C) Propane D) Hydrogen
What is a murmur?
A. The abnormal collection of fluid in a body cavity or organ B. A sound that can be heard in the lungs in association with lung disease, but may also occur when two ends of a broken bone rub together C. An abnormal heart sound D. The abnormal sound of friction caused by inflamed tissues rubbing together
Your patient carries an albuterol MDI, which she claims to use every few weeks. She complains that the first dose actuated from the device seems to have no effect on her bronchospasm. What suggestion would you make to correct the problem?
a. Discharge a waste dose before using the MDI b. Replace the device c. Administer three actuations instead of the two that her physician prescribed d. Recommend use of a small volume nebulizer