The first step in using a reference source is to:
A) Understand the question to be answered.
B) Determine the appropriate reference source.
C) Understand how the reference is organized.
D) Look up the drug.
B
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A seizure always makes a resident unconscious.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
You are caring for a 68-year-old patient with an altered level of consciousness and reported seizure activity. You obtain a blood pressure of 244/140 mmHg, a pulse of 90, and respirations of 18. Which of the following medications would be most suitable for this patient?
A) Minoxidil (Loniten) B) Hydralizine (Apresoline) C) Enalapril (Vasotec) D) Nitroprusside (Nipride)
After assessing a 40-year-old woman with severe abdominal pain and administering oxygen to her, you give a report to the incoming ambulance crew. The EMT approaches the patient and asks the same questions you had asked and reported. You should:
A) assume that you left out some important questions and apologize for not getting a better history. B) answer the questions again, as the EMT asks them of the patient. C) say nothing and report the unprofessional behavior to your supervisor. D) recognize that patients may add or change information when asked the same question a second time.
After an intubation attempt, an expired capnogram indicates a CO2 level near zero. What does this finding probably indicate?
a. Abnormally high ventilation/perfusion ra-tio () b. Placement of the endotracheal tube in the esophagus c. Placement of the endotracheal tube in the trachea d. Failure of the cuff to properly seal the airway