This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: You are called for a patient who is complaining of being weak and dizzy. He reports that he does not ... (Read 112 times)

Jkov05

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jul 2, 2018
You are called for a patient who is complaining of being weak and dizzy. He reports that he does not have enough money to pay for his medications so he has not gotten them refilled. Your service has an automatic blood pressure machine and you use it to measure the patient's blood pressure while you count his respirations. The blood pressure machine reports a blood pressure of 280/140. What should you do next?
 
  A) Take a manual blood pressure. B) Call immediately for ALS response.
  C) Begin transport immediately. D) Continue with vital sign assessment.

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT contribute to an increased risk of hyperthermia in the elderly?
 
  A) Increased functioning of the thermoregulatory center
  B) Use of diuretics
  C) Limited income
  D) Alcoholism


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

lucas dlamini

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


Jkov05

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Correct answers!


lucas dlamini

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #3 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive (A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Cataract extraction. The procedure involves a surgical removal of a cataract lens and its replacemen Cataract extraction. The procedure involves a surgical removal of a cataract lens and its replacemen
Endocarditis. The human heart has been sectioned to reveal the left ventricle and origin of the aort Endocarditis. The human heart has been sectioned to reveal the left ventricle and origin of the aort
Vapocoolant spray application while passively stretching the paracervical muscles. Take care to prot Vapocoolant spray application while passively stretching the paracervical muscles. Take care to prot
Medical Gymnasts Assist Patient in Performing Movements, 1909. Medical Gymnasts Assist Patient in Performing Movements, 1909.
Video: Hierarchical Sequencing Method - Sequence Tagged Sites

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library