If there is a shortage of ICU beds, patients in the unit usually have ____________________ length of stay than when there is a surplus
a. a shorter
b. a longer
c. the same
d. None of these answers apply
a
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________ Occasionally, urine will appear a brown or black color, which may indicate bleeding either in the urinary tract or from menstruation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You suspect a patient who has been having a difficult time controlling the bleeding following a small laceration to the foot may have a history of:
A) taking blood thinners. B) high blood pressure. C) sickle cell anemia. D) poorly controlled diabetes.
A lethargic 8-year-old boy is in respiratory distress. His airway is patient and respiratory rate is 12 breaths per minute. His breath sounds are diminished bilaterally and you note accessory muscle use with inspiration and expiration. His pulse is 84 beats per minute and his SpO2 is 88percent. Which of the following should you do next?
A) Recheck the SpO2 on another finger. B) Begin positive pressure ventilation. C) Get a history and begin a secondary exam. D) Initiate immediate transport to the hospital.
Calculate the following desired doses.Ordered: Aldomet 0.25 gOn hand: Aldomet 125 mg tabletsDesired dose: __________
What will be an ideal response?