When discussing an elderly person's mental state, dementia and delirium are essentially the same condition.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Which of these actions would be most important when administering aspirin to a patient with chest pain?
A) Instructing the patient to chew the medication prior to swallowing B) Giving the patient water with the aspirin C) Determining that the patient has a prescription for the aspirin D) Ensuring that the patient can follow directions and has an intact gag reflex
A train carrying radioactive materials has derailed. The radiation safety officer informs you that you will be transporting a 31-year-old male who was exposed to the radioactive waves emitted by the material. As such, you should recognize that:
A) The patient will require immediate decontamination B) The patient will be vomiting and will have lost his hair C) You will need special clothing to protect yourself from radiation D) The patient represents no contamination threat to you
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A 4-year-old child has labored breathing. During your assessment, you note that his pulse rate is 70 beats/min. This pulse rate is:
A: treated with chest compressions. B: normal for a 4-year-old child. C: significant as it indicates hypoxia. D: indicative of increased vagal tone.