A cane should fit comfortably in a patient's hand with the arm hanging naturally at the side and the elbow flexed at about a ____-degree angle
A) 10-15
B) 15-20
C) 20-25
D) 25-30
D
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In severe asthma attacks, an ominous sign is a lack of _______________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When you carry out any procedure in a nursing home, you must first remember to:
A. wash your hands. B. apply gloves. C. ask a coworker to assist. D. document it.
The mother of a 3-year-old boy has called 911 because her son has a low-grade fever and difficulty breathing. On scene, the mother tells you that she is a licensed practical nurse (LPN), and that she suspects her son is suffering from croup. Which statement made by the mother would reinforce this suspicion?
A) "At night, he seems to get a barking-like cough." B) "When he is short of breath, his heart rate increases." C) "There are times when he continually drools." D) "When I turn the air conditioner on, he becomes more short of breath."
What negative responses can be elicited by suctioning a patient's airway? 1. Tachycardia 2. Coughing 3. Laryngospasm 4. Severe bronchospasm
a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only