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For both outpatients and inpatients scheduled for diagnostic procedures of the cardiovascular system, the nurse performs a thorough initial assessment to establish accurate baseline data. Which of the following data is necessary to collect if the patient is experiencing chest pain? a) Description of the pain b) Pulse rate in upper extremities c) Blood pressure in the left arm d) Sound of the apical pulses a) Description of the pain Explanation: If the patient is experiencing chest pain,...

1. Which of the following is the recom- mended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer 2. Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them 3. The primary indication for transferrin...

CRAT Prep Exam 289 Questions with Verified Answers 1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and a...

CCHT practice Exam 238 Questions with Verified Answers Annually - CORRECT ANSWER AAMI Chemical Analysis of water used for Hemodialysis is tested Clean the machine surface immediately - CORRECT ANSWER A dialysis technician observes a drop of blood on the surface of a patient's hemodialysis machine. Which of these actions should the dialysis technician take? About one ounce (30 ml) fluid is on the floor - CORRECT ANSWER A dialysis technician observes all of the below on the treatment f...

Evolve Med Surg Practice 123 Questions with Verified Answers Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)? A) Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing difficulties. B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. C) Facial weakness and paralysis. D) Difficulty in chewing, talking, and swallowing. - CORRECT ANSWER B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by paroxys...

PEDIATRICS EMERGENCIES EMTS 2024 LATEST EXAM DETAILED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS A GRADED 1. A 4-year-old boy is found unresponsive by his mother. When you begin your assessment, the child's mother tells you that her son apparently ingested some of her antihypertensive medication. The child has poor perfusion and is breathing poorly. As you are assisting the child's ventilations with high-flow oxygen, your partner informs you that the child's heart rate is 50 beats/min and weak and that the ca...

CAPM Practice 215 Questions with Verified Answers John is a project manager for a newly formed project team. The project team has worked hard for last 4 months and has taken very few leaves. John wants to motivate the team members by informing them that he can give a couple of paid leaves if they complete the Phase-1 deliverables on time. Which theory is applied by John to achieve the result? a) Achievement Theory b) Theory Y c) Expectancy Theory d) Contingency Theory - CORRECT ANSWER c...

What are the borders of the heart? Right - RA Bottom - RV and LV near apex Left - LV and LA appendage Top - RA and LA + blood vessels What is the diameter of the heart in relation to the intra-thoracic chest on CXR? Should be <50% of intrathoracic chest If >50%, looked at as cardiomegaly Systole = _____ Diastole = _____ Contraction (ejection) Relaxation (Filling) What is cardiac output? The amount ejected by each ventricle in 1 minute CO = HR x SV What is the typical cardiac...

A nurse answers a call light and finds a client anxious, short of breath, reporting chest pain, and having a blood pressure of 88/52 mm Hg on the cardiac monitor. What action by the nurse takes priority? a. Assess the client's lung sounds. b. Notify the Rapid Response Team. c. Provide reassurance to the client. d. Take a full set of vital signs. b This client has manifestations of a pulmonary embolism, and the most critical action is to notify the Rapid Response Team for speedy diagn...

CCHT practice exam 238 Questions with Verified Answers Annually - CORRECT ANSWER AAMI Chemical Analysis of water used for Hemodialysis is tested Clean the machine surface immediately - CORRECT ANSWER A dialysis technician observes a drop of blood on the surface of a patient's hemodialysis machine. Which of these actions should the dialysis technician take? About one ounce (30 ml) fluid is on the floor - CORRECT ANSWER A dialysis technician observes all of the below on the treatment flo...