When should a patient be reassessed?
a. Any time there is a change in the patient's condition
b. Approximately every two minutes
c. Only when ordered by medical direction
d. There is no need to reassess a patient after the detailed examination
Answer: a. Any time there is a change in the patient's condition
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A) "Very carefully, with as little movement as possible, please roll down the window." B) "Without moving your head or neck, please try to unlock the door." C) "Please remain still. I am calling for the rescue truck to remove the door of your car." D) "Please shield your eyes. I am going to break the window so we can open the door."
Which of the following assessment findings would LEAST suggest cardiac compromise?
A. Tachycardia B. An irregular pulse C. Palpable pain to the chest D. nausea and epigastric pain
Agonal respirations can be described as:
A. occasional gasping breaths. B. rapid irregular breaths. C. slow deep breaths D. slow irregular breaths.
When a patient fails to ventilate or oxygenate adequately the problem may be caused by one of six major pathophysiological factors. List these factors.
What will be an ideal response?