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NREMT Advanced-EMT Exam 2023 Initial Assessment: B-SMNAC - ANS-- BSI (body substance isolation); - Scene Safety; - Mechanism of Injury (MOI)/Nature of Illness (NOI); - Number of Patients; - Assistance (additional units, Fire, Police, etc.); - C-spine (and/or C-collar) Initial Assessment: G-CAAT - ANS-- General Impression; - Chief Complaints, Life Threats (hemorrhage); - AVPU; - ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); - Transport Decision (Load and Go or Stay and Play) Components of...

Which of the following medications may predispose the client to hearing loss? a. Aspirin--ototoxic b. Ampicillin c. Demerol d. Tylenol 2. The typical acute asthmatic attack is usually due to a combination of bronchial spasm, bronchial edema, and the presence of mucoid secretions in the bronchial lumen. The client with asthma was given mucomyst for which of the following reasons? a. To decrease the viscosity of secretions. b. To encourage the movement of the secretions in the bronchi. c...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition A Pathophysiological Approach by Michael P. Adams; Norman Holland; Carol Quam Urban 8334, 0 , 8438, 5 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generi...

What are the functions of the Cardiovascular System? correct answers - Oxygen delivery & removal of CO2 - Provides cells with Nutrients - Remove waste product from cell metabolism - Protects body against disease & infection right side of heart correct answers deoxygenated blood pumps blood to the lungs left side of heart correct answers oxygenated blood pumps blood to body What is Preload? correct answers Volume of blood in ventricles at end of diastole Preload is increas...

How does chronic aortic stenosis lead to left ventricular hypertrophy? Chronic aortic stenosis leads to left ventricular hypertrophy bc of increased workload of pumping blood through a narrow opening. The left atrium can also enlarge but mainly causes left ventricular hypertrophy. The right ventricle will remain normal for a period of time. That's why LHF happens first then leads to RHF. Chronic mitral stenosis will cause enlargement in which area? Left atria hypertrophy. In pt with Mitral v...

NGN NCLEX /NCLEX NGN RN ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 2023 TEST BANK 800 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES AGRADE QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractil...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition 8334 8438 6, 8346 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generic, and Trade Names for Drugs 1.7 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs ...

Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) Correct Answers A. diastolic pressure Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), the pressure exerted on the ventricular muscle at the end of diastole when the ventricle is full. This enables blood to flow from a higher pressure through open arteries to a lower pressure, a pressure gradient known...

Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 3 Already Graded A Medications for Low Heart Rate? Atropine, epinephrine, and dopamine Inotropic Meds and what so they do? contractions Meds that increase the strength of the heart muscle Example: Digoxin, Amiodarone, and Berberine Patient teahings for Anti-hypertensive medications your doctor Stand and sit slowly Notify prescriber of weight gain or SOB Can cause depression or worsening Stay out of direct sunlight Alcohol can caus...

TNCC 9th Edition – Questions and Answers Graded A+ (SOLVED ) Course TNCC 9th Edition Institution TNCC 9th Edition 1. An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and is being manually ventilated via a bag-mask device at a rate of 18 breaths/minute. The patient has receive one intravenous fluid bolus 500 mL of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 mm Hg (4.0 kPa), and the pulse oximetry is 92%. BP is 142/70 mm Hg. What is the most important interve...