Which patient description contains only vital signs?
A) Chief complaint of dizziness, skin cool and clammy, respiratory rate 16
B) Chief complaint of dizziness, BP 110/76 mmHg, breath sounds clear and equal
C) Skin warm and dry, heart rate 74, pupils equal and reactive
D) Heart rate 88, respiratory rate 14, blood glucose level 98 mg/dL
C
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a. To create revenue for the nursing profession b. To maintain quality of the personnel's education and performance c. To encourage professionals to further their education d. To remain competitive with the medical profession
S1, the first heart sound, represents:
A) closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves. B) the sound heard at the end of diastole. C) closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves. D) the sound heard at the end of systole.
The term meaning unfocused refraction of light waves on the retina is:
A) Presbyopia B) Presbycusis C) Myopia D) Astigmatism E) Strabismus
A patient who appears to be intoxicated has fallen and is complaining of pain to his right arm. He is loud and using profane language. What should be your initial approach to the patient?
A) "If you do not quiet down, I will call the police and they will arrest you." B) "Let me put an ice pack on your wrist. It will help it feel better." C) "Stop yelling or I will have to strap you to the stretcher." D) "I cannot help you if you keep yelling like that!"