Author Question: What is an expected assessment finding in an older adult suffering from hyperthermia? a. ... (Read 10 times)

Jkov05

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
What is an expected assessment finding in an older adult suffering from hyperthermia?
 
  a. Excessive perspiration
  b. Bradycardia
  c. Temperature of 100 F
  d. Leg cramps

Question 2

Which of the following would least improve home security?
 
  a. Peephole in the door at a convenient height
  b. Brightly lit porch
  c. Large dog with a loud bark
  d. Hook and eye latch on the screen door



janieazgirl

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 300
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Persons with heat exhaustion have leg and abdominal cramps; dry, hot, nonperspiring skin; tachycardia; and a temperature over 102 F.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The hook and eye latch on the screen door, although a retardant, would not offer adequate security in the case of a break-in.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Jkov05

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556

janieazgirl

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 300

 

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library