« previous next »

Author Question: What letter of the OPQRST mnemonic reflects a medical emergency patient's report that difficulty in ... (Read 147 times)

newbem

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 2, 2018
What letter of the OPQRST mnemonic reflects a medical emergency patient's report that difficulty in breathing became worse about two hours ago?
 
  a. Q
  b. R
  c. S
  d. T

Question 2

As you assess a patient for a medical emergency, the patient states the pain is in their chest up to the shoulder and down the right arm. To what letter of OPQRST would this apply?
 
  a. O
  b. P
  c. Q
  d. R


blfontai

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

When taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, people should avoid a variety of foods, which include alcoholic beverages, bean curd, broad (fava) bean pods, cheese, fish, ginseng, protein extracts, meat, sauerkraut, shrimp paste, soups, and yeast.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

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?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.

Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th (A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
Medical Alphabet Medical Alphabet
Regular staff meetings increase the efficiency of the medical office staff. Regular staff meetings increase the efficiency of the medical office staff.
New employees should be shown all exits in case of an emergency. New employees should be shown all exits in case of an emergency.
A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation. A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation.
Video: Factors that increase metabolic rate and heat production

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library