When a person is in shock, what is occurring in the body?
A) The cells are getting glucose and other nutrients, but not oxygen.
B) The amount of oxygen to the cells is adequate, but CO2 is not being eliminated.
C) The blood has an adequate amount of oxygen, but not enough nutrients for cell survival.
D) The cells are not getting enough oxygen and waste products are accumulating.
D
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a. local calls b. private calls c. business calls d. public calls
Your patient is a seven-month-old child whose mother called because he suddenly became lethargic and pale. Your assessment reveals that he is in a supraventricular tachycardia at a rate of 244 per minute. The patient's extremities are mottled and his capillary refill time is 4 seconds. Which of the following is the best treatment plan for this patient?
A) Adenosine, 0.1 mg/kg rapid IV push, repeated at 0.2 mg/kg if unsuccessful B) Verapamil, 0.3 mg/kg over 3 to 5 minutes C) Diltiazem, 0.25 mg/kg over 2 minutes D) Synchronized cardioversion beginning at 0.5–1.0 joules/kg