Author Question: You have been called for a patient who is not feeling well. Assessment indicates an open airway, ... (Read 61 times)

Melani1276 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

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.