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Haya94

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A 12-year-old female patient has had a nosebleed for over an hour and the bleeding has not stopped. Her skin is pale and moist. Her radial pulse is about 100 per minute and weak. Her respiratory rate is 22. She says she feels a bit dizzy and sick to her stomach. You should:
 
  A) pinch the patient's nostrils together firmly, have the patient sit up and lean slightly forward, and offer her a basin in case she needs to vomit.
  B) pinch the patient's nostrils together firmly, position her on her side, and be prepared to suction the airway.
  C) place the patient supine and pinch the nostrils together firmly.
  D) obtain a blood pressure before deciding what additional action should be taken.

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Which of the following is the beneficial action of a beta blocker medication?
 
  A) Causes vasoconstriction, increasing the blood pressure
  B) Increases the strength of myocardial contraction
  C) Slows the heart rate
  D) Increases the amount of oxygen needed by the myocardium


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aruss1303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


Haya94

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

vickybb89

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:D TYSM

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