As you approach a 12-year-old boy with a history of asthma, you can hear him wheezing. How would you document this finding?
A) Wheezing was palpated upon approaching the patient.
B) Wheezing was auscultated without a stethoscope.
C) Wheezing was observed on making contact with the patient.
D) Palpation of the patient revealed diffuse wheezing.
Question 2
A patient with a cardiac history complains of chest pain. He already took four baby aspirins and medical direction has given you the go ahead to assist the patient with his nitroglycerin. After administering nitroglycerin to the patient, he complains of a headache. Which of the following is appropriate?
A) Inform the patient that he is allergic to nitroglycerin.
B) Administer additional aspirin for the headache.
C) Recognize a contraindication to the administration of nitroglycerin.
D) Realize an undesirable side effect of the nitroglycerin and continue care.
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