Your 56-year-old patient is in bed and unable to speak. Family members state that he has had a previous stroke and has been bedridden since, but has always been able to talk, until a few hours ago when his speech became garbled. They also state that the last stroke left him paralyzed on his left side. Your assessment reveals him unable to speak, but with an open airway, adequate respirations, and
a strong radial pulse. Additionally you note that he is unable to move his right arm. Vital signs are within normal limits. Which of the following would be most appropriate in the care on this patient?
A) Rapid transport
B) Suction the mouth.
C) Administer positive pressure ventilation.
D) Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
A
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A) contracting smooth muscle. B) conducting nerve impulses. C) collecting lymph. D) secreting hormones.
No review of systems is documented in the clinical note. What review of system level does this support?
a. None (N/A) b. Pertinent c. Extended d. Complete
As CO2 levels increase in the blood, the blood pH:
A) decreases (becomes more acidic) B) increases (becomes less acidic) C) stays the same D) increases for the first few minutes, then drops to normal
A plane running vertically or longitudinally from front to back through the midline of the body, dividing the body equally into right and left parts, is ___________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word