You have a patient who has complained of having difficulty breathing for the last several days. He tells you that it has gotten worse tonight. He states that he has been unable to sleep lying flat because it makes him short of breath. You observe a blanket and pillow in the chair where he has been sleeping, and you notice that the patient's ankles are swollen. You suspect the patient is
experiencing:
A) angina pectoris. B) congestive heart failure.
C) asthma. D) COPD.
B
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A) Ask the nursing staff if the patient has an epinephrine auto-injector available in case of a reaction to your gloves. B) Only perform a history on this patient, not a physical exam, so you can avoid contacting him with your gloves. C) Ask the nursing facility staff to find synthetic exam gloves to wear for contact with this patient. D) Put on latex gloves anyway; you must protect yourself with BSI.
Sublingual glands can empty directly into the mouth through either the duct of Rivinus or ducts of Bartholin
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An AP neonatal chest projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
1. the right and left side inferior posterior ribs at equal lengths. 2. upwardly projecting anterior ribs. 3. at least nine posterior ribs above the diaphragm. 4. the chin superior to the airway. a. 1 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 2, and 4 only d. 1, 3, and 4 only
After being told of the death of her husband, a middle-aged woman asks, "Why are you lying to me?" What stage of the grieving process is this typical of?
A. Anger B. Bargaining C. Depression D. Denial