Your patient is a 40-year-old female who has n experiencing ...

[Lisaclaire]

Your patient is a 40-year-old female who has n experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting for 2 days. She is now responsive to verbal stimulus; has cool, dry skin; a heart rate of 116; respirations of 24; and a blood pressure of 100/70. Which of the following is the BEST position for transporting this patient?
 
  A) Sitting up at a 90-degree angle B) Left lateral recumbent with the legs bent
  C) Supine with the knees bent D) Sitting up at a 45-degree angle

Question 2

You are called to a nursing home for an 85-year-old patient complaining of abdominal pain. The patient has a history of dementia and cannot describe the pain to you. The nurse states the patient has n vomiting dark coffee ground emesis for about an hour. His blood pressure is 90/40, pulse 100, and respiratory rate of 24. In what position should you transport the patient?
 
  A) Semi-Fowler's B) Supine with knees bent
  C) Trendelenburg D) Supine

[makaylafy]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A

[Lisaclaire]

Excellent

[dawsa925]

Gracias!