MOST of the body's heat loss is through peripheral areas such as the head, arms, and legs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Your patient is an 89-year-old female who you suspect has a generalized infection. Her airway is patent, she is breathing 18 times per minute with good tidal volume, and she has a rapid and weak pulse. Her skin is pale, warm, and moist. Another responder reports that her blood pressure is 88/60. You should FIRST:
A. obtain a SAMPLE history. B. take a repeat blood pressure to confirm hypotension. C. take appropriate BSI precautions. D. administer oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
What is the best option for the patient in respiratory failure who continues to deteriorate 30 min after the initiation of noninvasive ventilation?
a. Wait another 30 min and monitor the pa-tient. b. Begin continuous positive airway pressure. c. Intubate and begin mechanical ventilation. d. Ventilate the patient using a bag-valve-mask.
Sunken eyes, dry mucous membranes, and a furrowed tongue are all signs of ____.
A. excessive hydration B. hypoglycemia C. dehydration D. hyperglycemia
The anesthesia units that cover the preparation and administration of anesthesia is called:
a. modifying. b. base. c. time. d. travel.