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CharlieWard

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MC While taking a radial pulse, you assess that it is irregular with a rate of 72 . Your prep sheet indicates the pulse has been regular since admission. Your first nursing action is to
 
  A. Notify the team leader immediately.
  B. Take the radial pulse again in 15 minutes.
  C. Document the findings and leave a note for the physician.
  D. Take an apical pulse for 1 full minute.

Question 2

A semicircular, minimally flexible, curved piece of hard plastic that is inserted into the mouth so it extends from just outside the lips to the pharynx is known as an ____________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

oral airway
An oral airway is a semicircular, minimally flexible, curved piece of hard plastic. When inserted, it extends from just outside the lips, over the tongue, and to the pharynx. Oral airways enable the nurse to suction through a central core or along the side of the airway and to maintain airway patency in the unconscious patient.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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