The patient's family states that their 16-year-old daughter has a history of asthma and has been complaining of shortness of breath for the past two days. She has been taking her metered-dose inhaler with some relief, but today they found her lethargic and struggling to breathe in bed. Your assessment reveals her to be responsive to verbal stimuli with an open airway and respirations of 36 per
minute. You hear minimal bilateral wheezing. Your immediate action in caring for this patient is to:
A) position her on her side.
B) insert an oral airway.
C) confirm the presence of a pulse.
D) administer oxygen
D
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A) Emergency pregnancy prevention. B) Long-term contraception. C) Relief from menopausal symptoms. D) Building muscle in those with wasting diseases.
Where would you expect to find the following statement? "A C-shaped flap was made in a small fashion below the transverse sinus with the base on the transverse sinus overlying the cerebellum."
A. Physical examination B. Pathology report C. Operative report D. Discharge summary
Surgical repair of bone is known as:
A) cranioplasty B) ostectomy C) osteoplasty D) costoplasty
When a potential employer asks that you submit a resume, the document required is a record of: (Choose all that apply) A) employment.B) education.C) family history.D) medical history.
What will be an ideal response?