Demonstrate the treatment for syncope
What will be an ideal response?
The steps for treating syncope are as follows:
1. Remain calm
2. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position
3. Maintain an open airway
4. Use an ammonia capsule
5. Furnish oxygen
6. Monitor vital signs
7. Make the patient comfortable
8. Record all information in the patient’s chart
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A) 31 B) 41 C) 21 D) 12
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Which of these substances should not be found in urine?
A. urea B. water C. amino acids D. red blood cells
When performing posterior thoracic palpation of an adult, you note minimal right-side diaphragmatic movement as the patient takes a full, deep breath. Left- sided movement is normal. Which of the following conditions would best explain this finding?
A. right-sided pleural effusion B. left lower lobe atelectasis C. pulmonary emphysema D. left phrenic nerve paralysis