You have been called for a patient with a sickle cell crisis. In reviewing the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia, you understand that the underlying problem is:
A) the blood is thick and has difficulty circulating.
B) there is abnormal hemoglobin formation that cannot carry oxygen.
C) the number of white blood cells is abnormally elevated.
D) there is a decreased amount of circulating RBCs that do not release O2.
B
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the primary assessment?
A) Assessing the airway B) Obtaining a SAMPLE history C) Making a decision on transport priority D) Forming a general impression
At what pressure is pressure support not high enough to contribute significantly to ventilatory support but is sufficient to overcome the work imposed by the ventilator system?
a. 2 cm H2O b. 5 cm H2O c. 8 cm H2O d. 10 cm H2O
Cardiologists perform cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, and stent placements in the:
A) hospital. B) office. C) both A and B. D) neither A nor B.
If a family member is not able to stay with a hospitalized infant, the infant may experience a _______, in which the infant retreats to a corner of the crib or curls up into a fetal position.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).