What information is missing from this letter?
a. Date line
b. Subject line
c. Body of letter
d. Typist's initials
a
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You have just administered nitroglycerin to a 68-year-old patient. Within a few minutes, she complains of feeling faint and lightheaded, but states that she is still having some chest pain. Which of the following would be the BEST sequence of actions?
A) Advise the patient that this is a normal occurrence and administer a second dose of nitroglycerin. B) Lower the head of the stretcher and take the patient's blood pressure. C) Administer activated charcoal to prevent further absorption of the nitroglycerin and closely monitor the patient's blood pressure. D) Increase the amount of oxygen you are giving to the patient before administering a second dose of nitroglycerin.
When dealing with a psychiatric emergency, which one of the following would generally be inappropriate behavior on your part?
A) Stay alert for sudden changes in behavior. B) Let the patient know that you are listening to what he is saying, and explain things to the patient honestly. C) Act in a calm manner, giving the patient time to gain control of his emotions. D) Be as hurried as you can. It is extremely important to resolve the call and get the patient to the hospital as soon as possible.
Which of the following is a reason that the vehicle doors are removed to extricate the patient rather than pulling the patient through an open window?
A) To allow for proper spinal immobilization B) To avoid criticism from bystanders C) To avoid being cut by glass D) To make the interior of the vehicle less accessible
Which artery is MOST commonly accessed with the Seldinger technique during cardiac catheterization?
a. axillary b. brachial c. carotid d. femoral