You arrive at the scene shortly after a 55-year-old man collapsed. Two bystanders are performing CPR. Your FIRST action should be to:
A) attach the AED and analyze his cardiac rhythm.
B) check the effectiveness of the CPR in progress.
C) insert an oropharyngeal airway and continue CPR.
D) stop CPR so you can assess breathing and pulse.
Answer: D) stop CPR so you can assess breathing and pulse.
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Which of the following is an advantage of extended-release medication?
A) Adverse reactions and side effects are reduced, because the medication is introduced into the body slowly. B) More medication is released into the bloodstream over a slow, consistent period. C) Patient compliance increases when there are more doses and pills to take per day. D) Convenience for patients, as they will take more and larger doses to achieve the same results.
You are called for an elderly man who "is not acting right." The man's son says that they were just leaving for a short vacation but grandpa is sick and needs to go to the hospital. During your assessment, you notice numerous bed sores on the patient's backside and bruises on his arms and legs. Other than his physical condition, he appears to be okay. You should:
A) tell the son the you know he is trying to dump his father so he can leave on vacation. B) ask the son about the bruises on grandpa and how they got there. C) package the patient for transport to the hospital and notify the staff of your suspicions. D) treat the patient's bedsores and turn him so they won't get any worse.