A 26 year old male with a history of snake bites and binge drinking, presents after challenging a snake to a staring contest. He lost. Upon his arrival to the ED, the patient has wheezing and angioedema. His vital signs are the following: T 102.6F, HR 123, BP 168/95, RR 26, and O2 saturation of 95% on a 100% nonrebreather mask. The physician orders IV Solumedrol (a steroid), 2L of isotonic fluid, and Lactated Ringers @ 200cc/hr. The nurse knows the purpose of the fluid is to treat this complication of snake bites:
The nurse has come on shift and has assessed the client with…
The nurse has come on shift and has assessed the client with slurred speech, disorientation, and pupils equal round and reactive to light. The nurse takes the client’s vital signs: Blood pressure 165/90 mmHg, heart rate 115 beats per minute, Sinus Tachycardia, SpO2 98% and respiratory rate 32 breaths per minute. The client has a past medical history of Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, a Myocardial Infarction, and Atrial Fibrillation. What is the most appropriate action of the nurse?
In 2009, Domino’s tested dozens of cheeses, 15 sauces and 50…
In 2009, Domino’s tested dozens of cheeses, 15 sauces and 50 crust-seasoning blends over two years and relaunched their brand with a focus on taste and stopped discussing its prompt delivery (within 30 minutes). Thinking about Domino’s brand positioning, what did it change?
The nurse is planning on administering intravenous Labetalol…
The nurse is planning on administering intravenous Labetalol (Transdate) to a client in Supraventricular Tachycardia. The nurse expects this medication to:
A factor that affects the amount of scatter produced is
A factor that affects the amount of scatter produced is
A 58 year old soldier presents after sustaining a blast inju…
A 58 year old soldier presents after sustaining a blast injury with penetrating shrapnel while deactivating mines in a mine field. In the ambulance, the patient was hypotensive and the paramedic pressure bagged 4L of 0.9% saline into the patient before arrival to the ER. Which of the following is not a potential complication of this medical intervention?
Which of the following are not one of the 5Cs?
Which of the following are not one of the 5Cs?
The primary factor controlling x-ray beam quantity is determ…
The primary factor controlling x-ray beam quantity is determined by
What is the approximate entrance skin exposure for a 15-cm A…
What is the approximate entrance skin exposure for a 15-cm AP abdomen produced at 70 kVp, 20 mAs, and a SID of 40 in (100 cm), if 70 kVp = 2.5 mR/mAs?
The Samsung 70 inch, the Samsung 65 inch, the LG 75 inch, an…
The Samsung 70 inch, the Samsung 65 inch, the LG 75 inch, and the Sony 65 inch TVs would be considered Bob’s _____________________________.