You are caring for a patient with significant stroke symptoms. You are completing your assessment when you notice that her SpO2 reading is dropping. Which of the following should you do next?
A) Check the batteries in your pulse oximeter.
B) Check her skin color and temperature.
C) Check her airway and breathing.
D) Check the oxygen cylinder pressure.
C
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A) Established (date goal was written) B) Evidence (to support goal) C) Expected time (to achieve goal) D) Evidenced by (what will be seen and by whom)
Which of the following is NOT addressed in United States Pharmacopeia <797>?
Clean rooms Formalized quality assurance programs Drug recalls Aseptic procedures training and evaluation for personnel
Which of the following is a viable alternative to complete joint replacement in patients with severe osteoarthritic pain?
A) Viscosupplementation B) Cartilage allograft C) Cartilage autograft D) All of the above
When assessing a patient, you notice a "whooshing" sound every time the patient takes a breath. You should suspect which of the following?
A) Flail chest B) Sucking chest wound C) Rib fracture D) Pneumothorax