« previous next »

Author Question: When rewarming a patient who arrived in the emergency department (ED) with a temperature of 87 F ... (Read 183 times)

segrsyd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
on: Jun 25, 2018
When rewarming a patient who arrived in the emergency department (ED) with a temperature of 87 F (30.6 C), which assessment indicates that the nurse should discontinue active rewarming?
 
  a. The patient begins to shiver.
  b. The BP decreases to 86/42 mm Hg.
  c. The patient develops atrial fibrillation.
  d. The core temperature is 94 F (34.4 C).

Question 2

A patient with hypotension and an elevated temperature after working outside on a hot day is treated in the emergency department (ED). The nurse determines that discharge teaching has been effective when the patient makes which statement?
 
  a. I will take salt tablets when I work outdoors in the summer.
  b. I should take acetaminophen (Tylenol) if I start to feel too warm.
  c. I should drink sports drinks when working outside in hot weather.
  d. I will move to a cool environment if I notice that I am feeling confused.


janieazgirl

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 300
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A core temperature of 89.6 F to 93.2 F (32 C to 34 C) indicates that sufficient rewarming has occurred. Dysrhythmias, hypotension, and shivering may occur during rewarming and should be treated but are not an indication to stop rewarming the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Electrolyte solutions such as sports drinks help replace fluid and electrolytes lost when exercising in hot weather. Salt tablets are not recommended because of the risks of gastric irritation and hypernatremia. Antipyretic medications are not effective in lowering body temperature elevations caused by excessive exposure to heat. A patient who is confused is likely to have more severe hyperthermia and will be unable to remember to take appropriate action.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

segrsyd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


janieazgirl

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 300
Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

Every flu season is different, and even healthy people can get extremely sick from the flu, as well as spread it to others. The flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May. Every person over six months of age should get an annual flu vaccine. The vaccine cannot cause you to get influenza, but in some seasons, may not be completely able to prevent you from acquiring influenza due to changes in causative viruses. The viruses in the flu shot are killed—there is no way they can give you the flu. Minor side effects include soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given. It is possible to develop a slight fever, and body aches, but these are simply signs that the body is responding to the vaccine and making itself ready to fight off the influenza virus should you come in contact with it.

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

The effective temperature, or black body temperature, of the Sun (5777 K) is the temperature a black The effective temperature, or black body temperature, of the Sun (5777 K) is the temperature a black
Building competency in patient centered care Building competency in patient centered care
Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm. Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm.
Walkers help the patient ambulate safely. Walkers help the patient ambulate safely.
Tumor marker analysis of a patient undergoing therapy, who (1) after surgery had residual disease ... Tumor marker analysis of a patient undergoing therapy, who (1) after surgery had residual disease ...
The yellow, blue, and green sections of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). The yellow section ... The yellow, blue, and green sections of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). The yellow section ...
Video: Neuron structure and function - sensory neurons, association neurons & motor neurons

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library