How do defibrillators work?
What will be an ideal response?
Defibrillators work by sending an electric current into the patient's heart to allow a pacemaker to return to a normal rhythm.
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You have been called for a patient who is not feeling well. Assessment indicates an open airway, adequate breathing, and regular radial pulse. He states that his left arm is weak and has had a stroke in the past which caused paralysis in his right arm. He is also a diabetic and has not taken any insulin today because he is out of the medication. Vital signs are pulse 88, respirations 20, blood
pressure 186/104, and SpO2 95% on home oxygen for his COPD. What assessment finding is most concerning to you? A) SpO2 of 95% on 2 lpm of oxygen B) Elevated blood pressure C) Left arm weakness D) Possible blood glucose elevation
Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion occur at which joint?
A) subtalar joint B) midtarsal joint C) talocrural joint D) metatarsophalangeal joint
Which of the following represents an error in technique when running an electrocardiogram?
a. Positioning the machine so that the power cord runs under the patient table b. Beginning application of electrodes on the patient's left side c. Instructing the patient to lie still and not to talk during the procedure d. Positioning the limb electrodes on the fleshy part of the upper arms and lower legs
Which term best defines an infant?
A) Liveborn up to 28 days of age B) Liveborn up to 1 year of age C) Late fetal death D) All of the above