You have been called for a patient who is not feeling well. Assessment indicates an open airway, adequate breathing, and regular radial pulse. He states that his left arm is weak and has had a stroke in the past which caused paralysis in his right arm. He is also a diabetic and has not taken any insulin today because he is out of the medication. Vital signs are pulse 88, respirations 20, blood pressure 186/104, and SpO2 95 on home oxygen for his COPD. What assessment finding is most concerning to you?
A) SpO2 of 95 on 2 lpm of oxygen
B) Elevated blood pressure
C) Left arm weakness
D) Possible blood glucose elevation
Question 2
The most common cardiac dysrhythmias in pediatric patients are:
A) ventricular tachycardias.
B) bradyarrhythmias.
C) supraventricular tachycardias.
D) intermittent atrioventricular blocks.
Assessment of Light Touch
Pupil assessment; A, starting position, with penlight to side of pupil;
Patient teaching: nose and sinus assessment
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
Feeling the palms “plugging into each other.”