A fall of greater than _____ feet for an adult patient may be considered severe.
A. 5 C. 15
B. 10 D. 20
Question 2
Assessment of a patient who is having an asthma attack would include examination for:
a. state of consciousness, general appearance, vital signs, respiratory movement, skin turgor, and dryness of mucous membranes.
b. state of consciousness, vital signs, general appearance, respiratory movement, and pedal edema.
c. state of consciousness, general appearance, vital signs, respiratory movement, and abdominal rebound tenderness.
d. general appearance, state of consciousness, vital signs, respiratory movement, and jugular vein distention.
Respiratory Assistive Devices, Patient Using a Peak Flow Meter
Fall
A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.