You are called for a 2-year-old child who is sick. When testing her capillary refill, which one of the following would be the most cause for concern?
A) Immediate return of color
B) 1-second capillary refill time
C) 2-second capillary refill time
D) 3-second capillary refill time
D
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You are assisting a patient in taking her metered-dose inhaler for the first time. Which of these statements about the side effects of the medication would be most appropriate?
A) "You will probably not even remember taking the medication." B) "You may feel anxious and your heart rate may increase." C) "You may experience a runny nose and increase in saliva." D) "The medication may cause you to become very tired and fatigued."
You are transporting a very sick 3-year-old with suspected septic shock. His airway is patent, respirations tachypneic, and radial pulse weak, with skin that is hot to the touch. Vital signs are pulse, 152 beats/min; respirations, 32 breaths/min; blood pressure, 94/64 mmHg; and SpO2, 94% on a nonrebreather face mask. The patient has a rectal temperature of 103.9°F. Tylenol has been administered. During transport to the hospital, you should be most concerned with which clinical finding?
A) Blood pressure of 84/32 mmHg B) SpO2 of 94% despite oxygen C) Heart rate of 156 beats/min D) Temperature of 104.1°F
When polishing with dental tape, you start at the oblique angle and use what type of motion?
a. Up and down b. Back and forth c. Up and over d. None of the above
Prolonged stress reduces our immunity by
A. using up all our reserves. B. increasing the release of cortisol. C. causing sodium and water detention. D. causing weight loss.