A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration in mentation.
She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache. Vital signs are P112, R22 and
regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95% and T 102.3F (39C). The healthcare provider should observe
for which complication?
-:-...
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A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration in mentation.
She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache. Vital signs are P112, R22 and
regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95% and T 102.3F (39C). The healthcare provider should observe
for which complication?
✓ -:- Seizure
-Chapter 2
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area. Healthcare providers
note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and vomitus in and around the mouth. What
course of action should be implemented next?
✓ -:- Supplemental oxygen and suction
-Chapter 2
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness of breath are likely
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological
change?
✓ -:- Breakdown of fluid between the alveolar-capillary membrane
-Chapter 3
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain and dyspnea. the
patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual anterior throat area and
tongue. What diagnosis is most likely?
✓ -:- Ludwig's angina
-Chapter 3
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar collapse from
mucous plugging. The best treatment for this is:
✓ -:- Administer PEEP
-Chapter 3
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
✓ -:- Vasodilation
-Chapter 4
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