Which of the following would cause the greatest decrease in oxygen delivery to the cells?
A) Heart rate above 120 beats per minute
B) Diastolic blood pressure >100 mmHg
C) Decreased amount of circulating hemoglobin
D) Temperature above 103oF
C
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On scene, you are by the side of a 3-week-old male who was born prematurely and has an apnea monitor on. His mother states that she was awakened by the alarm and when she went to check on the baby, he was awake and crying. Assessment reveals him to be resting quietly in his mother's arms. The airway is patent and respirations adequate. Vital signs are pulse 136, respirations 28, and SpO2 99% on
room air. Since the local emergency department is busy and overcrowded, it would be appropriate to: A) watch the baby for 15 additional minutes and get a refusal if he remains stable. B) provide high-concentration oxygen and immediate transport to the hospital. C) recognize a monitor malfunction and help make arrangements for a new one. D) further assess the baby and treat any problems found prior to transport.
Describe the signs the patient would exhibit that would indicate this was a tonic-clonic seizure.
A 32-year-old female presents with a positive medical history. She indicates that she has seizures that are not controlled with medication. The patient is scheduled for an initial examination. The dentist has become involved in an extensive procedure, and the patient is kept waiting in the operatory. During this time, she becomes very anxious about the upcoming treatment. The dentist enters the operatory and begins treatment. The patient is very quiet and starts to twitch. She then proceeds to a full tonic-clonic seizure. What will be an ideal response?
The pressure in the arteries caused by ventricular contraction is called the ________ pressure.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Statements such as, "It doesn't appear that the patient changed her bandage since the last appointment," could appear:
A) rude and inaccurate. B) to provide a required subjective statement. C) insensitive and judgmental. D) to provide a required objective statement.