Which acid base abnormality is suspected when a patient presents with Kussmaul's breathing and a fruity breath odor?
a. metabolic acidosis c. respiratory alkalosis
b. metabolic alkalosis d. respiratory acidosis
a. metabolic acidosis
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You are treating a patient who is unconscious and unresponsive following administration of home insulin an hour before. The patient is cool, pale, and diaphoretic. The pulse is rapid and thready. Which of the following treatments is MOST likely to be beneficial to the patient?
a. Administration of insulin to stimulate circulating glucose to enter the cells. b. Administration of large volumes of normal saline to combat the shocklike symptoms. c. Administration of dextrose 50%. d. Close monitoring of the patient while allowing the insulin the patient has already used to take effect.
The therapist is performing closed-circuit system suctioning on a patient receiving mechanical ventilation on a ventilator that has an active exhalation valve. During an inspiration, the patient suddenly coughs violently. How will the ventilator respond to this occurrence?
A. Inspiration continues, and the high-pressure alarm activates. B. Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony will develop. C. The patient will exhale, while the inspiratory pressure remains constant. D. The exhalation valve will remain closed until inspiration terminates.
Which identifier measures an individual's unique physical characteristics or behavior and compares it to a stored digital template to authenticate the identity of the individual?
A) biometrics B) electronic signature C) smartcard D) digital signature