This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: After oxygen is administered, a patient's heart rate changes from 110 to 85 beats/min. The initial ... (Read 26 times)

clippers!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 828
on: Jul 16, 2018
After oxygen is administered, a patient's heart rate changes from 110 to 85 beats/min. The initial tachycardia was most likely caused by which of the following?
 
  a. Anxiety
  b. Hypoxemia
  c. Hypercapnia
  d. Pain

Question 2

A 14-year-old boy who had previously been diagnosed with mild persistent asthma has a PEFR of 100 L/min. This indicates which of the following?
 
  a. Increased airway resistance
  b. Heart failure
  c. Increased lung compliance
  d. Inability to take in a deep breath and cough


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

thall411

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Tachycardia is a sign of hypoxemia. Once the hypoxemia is corrected, their heart rate typically improves.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
For patients with acute asthma, the PEFR is the most frequently used parameter to assess airway resistance.

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) (L/min) 350-600 (normal) 75-100 (critical value)


clippers!

  • Member
  • Posts: 828
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

daiying98

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.

The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
POSTERIOR AND ANTERIOR SHEEP HEART POSTERIOR AND ANTERIOR SHEEP HEART
Medicinal leeches on a patient’s neck. Today leeches are sometimes used in microsurgery to prevent b Medicinal leeches on a patient’s neck. Today leeches are sometimes used in microsurgery to prevent b
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work. Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
Intradermal injections are administered at a 10–15° angle. Intradermal injections are administered at a 10–15° angle.
Video: Protein catabolism - deamination

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library