When assessing an elderly patient with upper back pain, which of these assessment findings would make you very suspicious of a thoracic aortic dissection?
A) Lower back pain described as a constant ache
B) Dizziness when going from a supine to standing position suddenly
C) Different blood pressure readings in each arm
D) History of hypertension and lower back injury
C) Different blood pressure readings in each arm
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A. hypoxia B. hypothermia C. hyperfusion D. hypofusion
A patient receiving mechanical ventilation is also being monitored with a pulse oximeter. The finger probe becomes disconnected, and the pulse oximeter starts to alarm. What level alarm is this situation considered to be?
A. Level 4 B. Level 3 C. Level 2 D. Level 1
Ventricular tachycardia is usually a result of escape
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which type of check has a stub attached that is used to indicate date and invoice numbers?
a. Cashier's b. Certified c. Money order d. Voucher e. Traveler's