You arrive to find a middle-aged street person lying unconscious and prone on the ground with evidence he has overdosed on alcohol and cocaine. Witnesses inform first responders that the victim started complaining of chest pain and difficulty catching his breath, and then sat down. They also state the victim is a known diabetic, the patient is now unresponsive to all stimuli, and has a respiratory rate of 8 and shallow. You note the presence of a crack pipe lying in close proximity to the patient. After opening the airway, your next action should be to:
You are called to a baseball field to assess a 36-year-old f…
You are called to a baseball field to assess a 36-year-old female whose foot was caught in a hole causing her to fall while she was running to catch a fly ball. She complains of pain in her right lower leg and indicates that she immediately felt pain and heard a crack when she fell. Which of the following assessment signs is the most critical to note?
Which of the following are contraindications for Reglan? (Se…
Which of the following are contraindications for Reglan? (Select all that apply)
You are treating a patient who is pulseless and not breathin…
You are treating a patient who is pulseless and not breathing. While exploring the H’s & T’s, the patient’s husband tells you they have missed the last three dialysis appointments. After administering Sodium bicarbonate your partner suggests giving Calcium Chloride. What is the correct dose to give this patient?
What is the correct dose and route for Atrovent?
What is the correct dose and route for Atrovent?
What type of arthritis would present the following signs and…
What type of arthritis would present the following signs and symptoms: (1) Joint stiffness mostly in the AM (2) Slight increase in skin temperature (3) Pain and stiffness worsens after strenuous activity and (4) formation of nodules?
Ganglia may arise after trauma, and they sometimes occur wit…
Ganglia may arise after trauma, and they sometimes occur with what type of arthritis?
What type of arthritis would present the following signs and…
What type of arthritis would present the following signs and symptoms: (1) Joint stiffness mostly in the AM (2) Slight increase in skin temperature (3) Pain and stiffness worsens after strenuous activity and (4) formation of nodules?
What type of arthritis would present the following signs and…
What type of arthritis would present the following signs and symptoms: (1) Joint stiffness mostly in the AM (2) Slight increase in skin temperature (3) Pain and stiffness worsens after strenuous activity and (4) formation of nodules?
Leukotriene modifiers act to block production of leukotriene…
Leukotriene modifiers act to block production of leukotrienes and therefore decrease inflammation of the air passages. Which of the following administration instructions should the nurse give to the client?