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

Author Question: A patient in early shock informs you that he has had severe diarrhea and vomiting over the past four ... (Read 365 times)

cherise1989

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jul 2, 2018
A patient in early shock informs you that he has had severe diarrhea and vomiting over the past four days. Given this history, you would recognize the pathophysiology of the shock is probably related to:
 
  a. the loss of red blood cells.
  b. decreased formed elements in the blood.
  c. leakage of the capillaries.
  d. the loss of plasma volume.

Question 2

You hear a candidate OEC Technician explaining the use of a barrier shield to another candidate. Which of the following statements would indicate that he does not fully understand its purpose or how to use it?
 
  a. A barrier device is as good as any of the other airway adjuncts for delivering oxygen.
  b. A barrier device cannot be used as personal protective equipment.
  c. You need to open the patient's airway before using a barrier device.
  d. A barrier device may have either a mesh opening or a breathing tube in the center.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

LP

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 302
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


cherise1989

  • Member
  • Posts: 555
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

AmberC1996

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Fossils Give Us a View of Past Life Fossils Give Us a View of Past Life
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan. The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
Health care - patient-centered Health care - patient-centered
Calipers are used to measure the body fat on the triceps of a patient. Calipers are used to measure the body fat on the triceps of a patient.
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient. Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.
Video: The pH scale - Strong acids and Weak acids

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library