A new onset of atrial fibrillation is dangerous to a patient because:
a. they are at risk for developing blood clots.
b. the rhythm usually becomes tachycardic.
c. cardiac output decreases.
d. atrial fibrillation usually degrades into a more critical rhythm.
C
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An intubated 33-year-old man is becoming agitated and begins moving his head around. Your estimated time of arrival at the hospital is 15 minutes. You should:
A) administer a sedative medication. B) suction his airway and carefully extubate. C) chemically paralyze him with vecuronium. D) physically restrain his head to the stretcher.
Which of the following would be associated with the distal airway and alveolar weakening clinical scenario?
1. Depressed diaphragm on chest radiograph 2. Use of accessory muscles of inspiration 3. Rhonchi and wheezing 4. Increased PEFR a. 1, 2 b. 1, 3 c. 1, 2, 3 d. 1, 3, 4