Author Question: You are transporting a city councilman to the hospital after he injured his shoulder playing ... (Read 65 times)

mydiamond · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

You are transporting a city councilman to the hospital after he injured his shoulder playing basketball at his gym. His left shoulder is swollen, deformed, and bruised. There is pain and tingling when the patient attempts to use his hand. He has a pulse of 92 per minute, a respiratory rate of 20 per minute, and a blood pressure of 132/88 mmHg. Which of the following should NOT be included in the radio report?

A) Notification that extra security is needed for a VIP
B) Vital signs
C) How the injury occurred
D) The appearance of the shoulder

Question 2

Which of the following is a common age-related change in the respiratory system of geriatric patients?

A) Smaller, narrower airways
B) Excessive mucus production
C) Reduced strength and endurance of respiratory muscles
D) Trouble remembering to breathe