Which of the following is/are considered a vital sign?
a. temperature
b. vision
c. pulse
d. a and c, only
d. a and c, only
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A 154-pound patient needs Lasix. The physician orders 40 mg via IV push. Lasix is supplied as 100 mg/10 mL. How many milliliters will you give to deliver 40 mg as ordered?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following actions can you take to establish rapport with a patient early in the interview?
A) Ask as many questions as possible. B) Maintain control of the interview at all times. C) Respond to her condition with empathy. D) Do not show emotion.
A 42-year-old male was involved in a fight and was stabbed in the right lateral chest. The knife is still impaled, and the patient now complains of shortness of breath. When he speaks, he gurgles and blood drains from his mouth. His respirations are labored and his radial pulse is weak. Which intervention should you perform first?
A) Suction the blood from the airway B) Provide positive pressure ventilation C) Stabilize the knife with bulky dressings D) Remove the knife and seal the injury with an occlusive dressing
The CDC reports 57 documented cases of transmission of HIV to healthcare workers in the workplace since 2001. This is an example of which healthcare hazard?
a. infectious hazard c. chemical hazard b. blood-borne pathogen hazard d. radiation hazard