You have responded for a 65-year-old man with chest pain. You note that his blood pressure is 88/62 and his heart rate is 136. Which of the following should you suspect?
A) Angina pectoris
B) Pain and anxiety
C) Cardiac tamponade
D) Cardiogenic shock
D
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Shock is defined as:
a. inadequate blood pressure and pulse. b. decreased amount of circulating blood for any reason. c. multiple organ failure. d. a state of inadequate tissue perfusion.
Match the definition with the role of the surgical technologist. You will use the same answer more than once.A. Scrub role B. Circulator C. ST circulating role D. Second assistant E. Preceptor F. Instrumentation specialist G. Leadership and management
Maintain retraction of tissue Scrub, gown, and glove self and team members Communicate effectively with surgeon to prevent errors, such as passing the wrong instrument or passing it in the wrong position Nonsterile team member who assists the RN Assist with hemostasis as directed by the surgeon Specialist in the preparation, handling, and use of instruments Irrigating the surgical wound, especially in microsurgery Teaching others while scrubbed Pursue an advanced degree in hospital administration and management Skills and knowledge required for this role are the processes of sterilization and disinfection, inspection of and troubleshooting equipment, and assembly of instrument tray Maintain a "dry" surgical site by operating suction devices and appropriate use of surgical sponge Ensure patient chart, including results of diagnostic procedures, permits, and preoperative checklist, accompanies the patient into surgery Prepares instruments and supplies on the sterile field Role is fulfilled by a registered nurse A teacher The nonsterile person who performs patient care procedures, obtains and delivers the equipment needed for a surgery case, opens sterile supplies, and assists in positioning the patient on the operating table Facilitating safety and emergency protocols Assist surgeon in specific, well-defined task as needed during the procedure
A photomultiplier tube functions to produce which of the following?
A. Reduce the electronic signal produced as photons cascade from dynode to dynode B. Increase the electronic signal produced as photons cascade from dynode to dynode C. Increase the number of transmitted photons from the cuvet D. Reduce in a logarithmic fashion the electronic signal created at the cathode
Which of the following best describes a type of accounting that helps to determine the finances necessary for the ambulatory care setting?
a. Cost b. Financial c. Managerial d. Disbursement