You respond, along with fire department medical responders, to a 48-year-old woman having a syncopal episode in the bathroom. You find the patient sitting on the commode vomiting into the trashcan. The vomitus appears to look like coffee grounds and has a foul smell. The patient is pale and has been weak for the past few days. She MOST likely has:
A) peritonitis.
B) abdominal aortic aneurysm.
C) hernia.
D) GI bleeding.
D
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You have been assigned to apply a cold pack to Mr. Sanchez's swollen ankle. Mr. Sanchez is mentally confused. After the application has been in place for several minutes, Mr. Sanchez tells you that the cold application hurts. You should:
A. disregard the comment, as he is confused. B. tell him that this is normal. C. stop the application and notify the nurse. D. ask another nursing assistant for advice.
Poor perfusion will present with paleness which is also known as:
A) cyanosis. B) pallor. C) flushed. D) jaundice.
Which herbal supplement is used to treat circulatory problems, varicose veins, edema, itching, cramping, and hemorrhoids?
A) horse chestnut seed extract B) green tea C) ginger D) garlic
Place the following phases of Investigational New Drug (IND) approval in the correct order
1. The drug is investigated as a treatment for a small number of individuals with the disease the drug is intended to treat. 2. The drug is investigated in large, multicenter studies to establish efficacy and safety. 3. The drug is investigated in small groups of healthy volunteers to establish its activity. a. 1, 2, 3 b. 2, 3, 1 c. 1, 3, 2 d. 3, 1, 2