If a hyperventilating patient is placed in a Trendelenburg position, how would the patient’s breathing be affected?

What will be an ideal response?


This position would impair the patient’s ability to breathe.

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Which of these statements indicates an appropriate understanding of palpating a blood pressure?

A) "A palpated blood pressure is recorded when the brachial pulse fades out as the BP cuff is deflated." B) "Palpated blood pressure is the technique of choice when the patient has a cardiac complaint." C) "A palpated blood pressure is typically a little lower than a blood pressure obtained by auscultation." D) "It is best to determine a palpated blood pressure using a stethoscope and pulse oximeter."

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In adults, the maximum safe dose (in mgs) of lidocaine should not exceed

a. 500. b. 1000. c. 1500. d. 2000.

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Epinephrine should be used _____ in a patient taking an antipsychotic

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is the generic name for Cytomel®?

methimazole levothyroxine liotrix liothyronine

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