You are assessing an unresponsive patient who overdosed on a narcotic pain medication. Given the situation, what is the greatest concern regarding potential airway occlusion?
A) Spasm of the epiglottis
B) Swelling of the carina
C) Collapse of the bronchi
D) Relaxation of the tongue
D) Relaxation of the tongue
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What will be an ideal response?
Regarding your personal safety, what is the best “streetwise” strategy that you should employ?
A. Wear casual clothes so no one knows you are a health care worker. B. Do not keep a lot of gas in your car to prevent theft of gas. C. Plan your route ahead of time, taking the long way if it becomes necessary. D. Do not let anyone know your schedule.
While transcribing treatment information into a chart, you realize you have made a mistake. The best way to notate this is by doing which of the following?
Erase it and write in the correct information. White it out and write in the correct information. Cross the inaccuracy out with a single straight line, write in the correct information below, and then initial next to it. Do nothing; it is illegal to alter the chart in any way.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of insulin shock?
A) hunger pangs B) pale and moist skin C) sweet or fruity odor to the breath D) restlessness or anxiety