A patient's brain cells are undergoing anaerobic metabolism. As a result, those cells:
A) are becoming dysfunctional in a highly acidic environment.
B) have too much adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to function properly.
C) are producing elevated quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2).
D) cannot make any energy in the form of ATP.
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) Life span development B) Maximum life span C) Life expectancy D) Physiological expectancy
The health care providers at your hospital do a very thorough job of periodic open record review
to ensure the completeness of record documentation. A qualitative review of surgical records would likely include checking for documentation regarding A. the presence or absence of such items as preoperative and postoperative diagnosis, description of findings, and specimens removed. B. whether a postoperative infection occurred and how it was treated. C. the quality of follow-up care. D. whether the severity of illness and/or intensity of service warranted acute level care.
A 56-year-old male is found unresponsive by a neighbor. Your assessment reveals that he is diaphoretic, pale, and is breathing rapidly and shallowly. His blood glucose reading is 49 mg/dL. The MOST appropriate management for this patient includes:
A. oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and administration of oral glucose. B. oxygen via nasal cannula, a 20 mL/kg normal saline bolus, and glucagon IM. C. assisted ventilation, a 1,000 mL fluid bolus, and insertion of a King airway. D. assisted ventilation, 50 mL of D50 IV, and oropharyngeal suctioning as needed.