You respond to a residence for an 82-year-old female who, according to her daughter, is "not herself today." The patient is conscious, but confused, and has slurred speech. Her medical history is significant for hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, hypothyroidism, and several strokes. The daughter hands your partner a list of her mother's medications, which is extensive. In addition to administering supplemental oxygen, you should:
A. assist her in taking her prescribed medications if not already taken.
B. treat her for shock if her systolic BP is less than 110 mm Hg.
C. assess her blood glucose level and administer dextrose if needed.
Answer: C. assess her blood glucose level and administer dextrose if needed.
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You are evaluating a new OEC instructor who is teaching a class on displaced humerus fractures. Which of the following statements by the instructor would require your correction?
a. "Gentle longitudinal tension should be applied down from the shoulder in line with the normal axis of the humerus while the upper arm lies along the side of the patient's body." b. "The patient's forearm should be placed with the elbow at a 90-degree angle and in contact with the patient's abdomen." c. "The fracture should be reduced to achieve better pain control and packaging." d. "The splint should be long enough to reach the distal palm crease, which immobilizes the wrist."
Of all the people factors affecting safety, attitude is the easiest to address.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Normal breathing is _________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient has a severe case of generalized myasthenia gravis. It is most important that the patient be monitored for:
a. urine output. b. atrial fibrillation. c. hypotension. d. apnea.