The best way to decrease a patient's afterload would be to:
A) slow the heart rate.
B) reduce the blood pressure.
C) administer intravenous fluids.
D) provide supplemental oxygen.
B
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What four factors affect the range of motion?
a. Range of motion is affected by the type of the joint cartilage, the elasticity of joint tissues, the condition of the muscles around the joint, and injuries and pain. b. Range of motion is affected by the shape of the joint surfaces, the innervations of joint tissues, the condition of the muscles around the joint, and injuries and pain. c. Range of motion is affected by the shape of the joint surfaces, the elasticity of joint tissues, the condition of the muscles around the joint, and injuries and pain. d. Range of motion is affected by the shape of the joint surfaces, the elasticity of joint tissues, the condition of the muscles around the joint, and synovial fluid.
You have been called by family members for their mother who is "not acting right." On scene the family informs you that they are concerned because their 68-year-old mother has been complaining of a headache for two days and is now very confused. When asking about a bruise on the right side of her forehead, the family states she fell in church a week ago and hit her head. Since all other aspects
of the assessment are unremarkable, you suspect a head injury. What condition would you suspect given the findings and history? A) Subdural hematoma B) Battle's sign C) Concussion D) Cerebral contusion
You have been asked to deliver a talk about the geriatric population to the new OEC class. Which of the following points would you emphasize in your presentation?
a. Assessment can be difficult because most individuals older than 70 suffer from dementia. b. Many elderly individuals have a combination of different diseases in various stages. c. Geriatric patients actually account for a small number of emergency medical calls and transports. d. Dementia is an inevitable part of aging.
The final step in the Twelve-Step Approach is which of the following?
A) assess resisted range of motion B) client history C) stretching (during therapy/client self-care) D) strengthening (client self-care)