What is your next step?

Topic 2, Cardiology Your patient is a 52-year old male complaining of dull, achy chest pains. He is alert & oriented but upon assessment, you notice his skin is pale, cool and clammy. What is your next step?A . Obtain SAMPLE HistoryB . Apply an AEDC . Administer Supplemental OxygenD...

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Patients commonly describe heart attack pain as which of the following characteristic?

Patients commonly describe heart attack pain as which of the following characteristic?A . Like “pins and needles”B . Crushing or squeezingC . Intermittent (comes and goes)D . Less severe than indigestionView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Myocardial pain is often difficult to determine because it can take on many different characters; however,...

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The lower airway ends at the Alveoli, gas exchange occurs at this level. Oxygen moves to the hemoglobin by passing through a semipermible membrane. Name this membrane.

The lower airway ends at the Alveoli, gas exchange occurs at this level. Oxygen moves to the hemoglobin by passing through a semipermible membrane. Name this membrane.A . Capillary bedB . BronchiolesC . Capillary bloodD . VeinuleView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The bronchi sub divide into smaller and smaller passages, they...

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What condition would you most likely suspect?

You are treating a 49-year-old patient who complains of an intense pain between his shoulder blades radiating to his lower back. Pain began 10 minutes prior to your arrival while he was eating and has been constant. He rates the pain as a 10 out of 10. Pain is described...

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To create negative pressure in the thorax (chest cavity) the diaphragm contracts and moves _____________ which expands the volume of the thorax allowing air to rush into the lungs.

To create negative pressure in the thorax (chest cavity) the diaphragm contracts and moves _____________ which expands the volume of the thorax allowing air to rush into the lungs.A . UpwardB . OutwardC . DownwardD . The diaphragm does not move, the chest wall expands.View AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: The diaphragm...

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The normal heart rate for a newborn is:

The normal heart rate for a newborn is:A . 140 C 160B . 120 C 140C . 100 C 120D . 80 C 100View AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The normal heart rate for a newborn is 140 C 160 and an infant’s is 120 C 140 beats per minutes. Children between...

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Medical control has ordered you to assist a patient with a metered dose inhaler. Before assisting this patient you must ensure what?

Medical control has ordered you to assist a patient with a metered dose inhaler. Before assisting this patient you must ensure what?A . Its not leakingB . It is there medication and is within the expiration dateC . They are not chokingD . The hospital has more of the same...

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What does the Mitral valve do?

What does the Mitral valve do?A . Prevents blood from back-flowing into the left ventricleB . Prevents blood from back-flowing into the left AtriumC . Prevents blood from back-flowing into the lungsD . Prevents blood from flowing between the right and left ventriclesView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: The mitral valve is...

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What would be your initial action?

Your patient is a 32-year-old male who was complaining of a severe, crushing feeling in the center of his chest and shortness of breath that began while he was mowing his lawn 45 minutes prior to your arrival. He is now only responding to painful stimuli. Presently, his minute ventilation...

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In order to provide Oxygen Therapy at "100%" what should the flow rate be?

In order to provide Oxygen Therapy at "100%" what should the flow rate be?A . 12-15 LPMB . 100 LPMC . 20-24 LPMD . 2-6 LPMView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: 12-15 LPM administered via a NBR or Non Rebreather mask is considered "100% O2"

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