A 17-year-old is complaining of right lower quadrant abdominal pain and nausea that began a few hours ago. You have applied oxygen. Her blood pressure is 112/76, pulse 84, and respirations 18. She has no pertinent past medical history, takes no medications, and has no allergies. While waiting for EMS to arrive, you should:
A) obtain another history.
B) repeat your abdominal examination.
C) obtain another set of vital signs.
D) give her small sips of water.
C
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A) Both pupils are large and change shape in response to light B) The patient must wear corrective lenses C) The patient has a past medical history of blindness D) Neither pupil will react when light is directed into the eyes
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A) Semi-Fowler's B) Lateral recumbent C) Supine D) Fowler's
Which of the following is NOT a technology that can positively impact medication error prevention?
Bar coding Automated dispensing machines Smart infusion pumps Global positioning systems
To open the airway with a head-tilt/chin-lift method, put one hand on the forehead and the fingertips of the other hand under the neck
Indicate whether the statement is true or false