When assessing a female patient with chest pain and shortness of breath, you note that her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg, her heart rate is 120 beats/min, and she has cyanosis around her mouth. In addition to supporting her ventilations, you should:
A. perform a secondary assessment.
B. prepare for immediate transport.
C. give her a bronchodilator drug.
Answer: B. prepare for immediate transport.
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A) 10 hours B) 15 hours C) 20 hours D) 25 hours
The acronym NEC (not elsewhere classified) represents "other specified" when:
A) a condition hasn't been researched enough to be included in the classifications. B) the coder must choose between two similar codes. C) a specific code is not available for a condition. D) this is the first year a condition has been included in the classifications.
Digital Rectal Exam __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
With ________, there are no visible P waves, because they are hidden by the T wave of the previous cycle. The atrial rate is 140-250 per minute.
A. paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT) B. premature atrial contractions (PACs) C. sinus arrhythmia D. sinus tachycardia