In assessing and treating pediatric patients, it is important to keep in mind that they are NOT simply _______________________________ _______________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
small adults
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A) Insurance B) Rent C) Utilities D) Breathing apparatus
A resting pulse rate above 100 BPM is known as ________.
A. tachycardia B. bradycardia C. tachypnea D. bradypnea
The large pad of fat that overlies the symphysis pubis is known as the:
A) hymen B) vulva C) perineum D) mons pubis
You respond to a residence for an 82-year-old female who, according to her daughter, is "not herself today." The patient is conscious, but confused, and has slurred speech. Her medical history is significant for hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, hypothyroidism, and several strokes. The daughter hands your partner a list of her mother's medications, which is extensive. In addition to administering supplemental oxygen, you should:
A. assist her in taking her prescribed medications if not already taken. B. treat her for shock if her systolic BP is less than 110 mm Hg. C. assess her blood glucose level and administer dextrose if needed.