Dr. ASSESSMENTS

Established chief complaint? Reports chest pain Asked about onset and duration of chest pain? Reports chest pain started about five minutes ago Reports chest pain has been constant since it began Reports sitting in bed when pain began Asked to rate chest pain on a scale? Reports current pain is 6/10 Asked about on characteristics of the pain? Describes pain as tight and uncomfortable Denies crushing pain Denies gnawing or tearing pain Denies burning pain Asked about location of the ...

Asked about asthma -Reports having asthma Reports asthma exacerbations Asked about severity of asthma -Reports asthma exacerbations occur up to 2 times a week Reports asthma exacerbations last around five minutes Asked most recent asthma exacerbation -Reports last exacerbation was three days ago Reports last exacerbation around cats at cousin's house Asked about asthma triggers -Reports cat allergy as asthma trigger Reports dust as asthma trigger Denies asthma problems at work ...

Inspect head and face skull symmetry: symmetric facial feature symmetry: symmetric appearance: Papules, pustules, or comedones Inspect eyes and orbital area orbital area: No visible abnormal findings sclera: White conjunctiva: Moist and pink conjunctival discharge: No discharge Inspect nasal cavities color: Pink discharge: No discharge turbinate patency: Patent observations: No additional visible abnormal findings Inspect ears right auditory canal color: Pink right tympanic m...

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Asked about heart problems -Denies heart problems Asked about heartbeat -- reports normal heartbeat - reports normal heart rate - denies palpitations - denies arrhythmia Asked about high blood pressure -- denies high blood pressure - reports last blood pressure check Finding: - reports last blood pressure check 140 over 80 or 90 - reports belief that current blood pressure is on the high side of normal range Asked about heart murmur -Denies heart murmur Asked about swelling ...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c -a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool an...

1 An alcohol-dependent patient was hospitalized at 0200 today. When would the nurse expect withdrawal symptoms to peak? a. Between 0800 and 1000 today (6 to 8 hours after drinking stopped) b. Between 0200 tomorrow and hospital day 2 (24 to 48 hours after drinking stopped) c. About 0200 on hospital day 3 (72 hours after drinking stopped) d. About 0200 on hospital day 4 (96 hours after drinking stopped): B Alcohol withdrawal usually begins 6 to 8 hours after cessation or significant reduction...

1. A patient asks a nurse, "What are neurotransmitters? My doctor says mine are out of balance." The best reply would be: a. "You must feel relieved to know that your problem has a physical basis." b. "Neurotransmitters are chemicals that pass messages between brain cells." c. "It is a high-level concept to explain. You should ask the doctor to tell you more." d. "Neurotransmitters are substances we eat daily that influence memory and mood.": B Stating that neurotransmitters are c...

1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the community with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will: a. deny suicidal ideation. b. report a sense of well-being. c. take medications as prescribed. 1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the community with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will: a. deny suic...

1. answer: anachronism: to say that William Shakespear typed his plays is an A.) affinity B.) antithesis C.) anachronism D.) atrophy 2. answer: defaces: The inscription was the work of a vandal. A vandal is someone who A.) foretells. B.) mobilizes. C.) misleads. D.) defaces. 3. answer: heavenly: The researcher was studying celestial navigation. Celestial means A.) oceanic B.) subterraneanC.) heavenly D.) coastal. 4. answer: penetrated: The water permeated the sand in the potted...

An insured purchased an insurance policy 5 years ago. Last year, she received a dividend check from the insurance company that was not taxable. This year, she did not receive a check from the insurer. From what type of insurer did the insured purchase the policy? A. Mutual B. Reciprocal C. Nonprofit service organization D. Stock The answer is: A. Mutual Funds not paid out after paying claims and other operating costs are returned to the policy owners in the form of a dividend. If all ...

Your spotter announces there is a helicopter approaching your position from 3 O'clock, which direction can you expect the helicopter to appear? North East South West East Your aircraft is travelling on a heading of 090 degrees. However, there is a strong wind pushing it off track from the north. Would the Track be greater or less than 090 degrees? Greater Less Greater You need to figure out how tall a TV tower in the distance is, you check this by looking at: The Elevation on a...

1. A 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia?: second degree 2. Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use to determine the adequacy of oxygen delivery?: Lactate 3. A 9-year-old patient is presenting with decreased breath sounds, bradycardia, slowed respiratory rate a...

The NFPA requires that, at minimum ppe clothing should be cleaned every _______ months A. 12 B. 6 C. 9 D. 14 Answer is:. B. 6 National Fire Protection 1001 is ? A. Standard for firefighting professional qualifications B. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades C. Standard for fire department occupational safety and health program D. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen training Answer is:. A. Standard for firefighting professional qualifications Historically, the standard oper...

Which question would be considered a "leading question?" a. "Please describe any associated symptoms with your headaches?" b. "You don't get headaches often, do you?" c. "What activities affect the severity of your headaches?" d. "What times of the day are your headaches the most severe?" e. "What worries you most about your headache?" ANS: B This question would limit the information in the patient's answer. The other choices allow the patient more discretion about th...

That condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential. Wellness According to the Occupations Code, a person licensed as a peace officer must complete 40 hours of legislatively required continuing education training once every 24 months According to Commission Rules, if a licensee's name is changed for any reason, such as marriage, divorce, or other court action, it must be reported to the Commission within _____ days 30 days According...

1. When responding to hazardous materials/WMD incidents Operations level responders shall be able to preform the following task...: a) Analyze a HazMat incident to determine the scope of the problem b) Plan an initial response c) Implement a planned response d) Evaluate the progress 2. Analyzing a hazardous material incident to determine the scope of the problem involves...: 1. Surveying the incident to identify containers and materials involved, determine if wether hazardous materi...

1. A 20 year old college basketball player reports of pain, stiffness and feeling of weakness in his left knee which aggravates after playing. On examination, there is no crepitus, no popping or locking of the joint movement. Palpating the lower pole of patella and quadriceps tendon reproduces pain. What is the MOST likely diagnosis? A. Jumpers knee B. Meniscal tear C. Osteochondritis dissecans D. Osgood Schlatter syndrome: The correct answer is A: Jumpers knee. Rationale- Patellar tendo...

During rounds, a charge nurse hears the patient care technician yelling loudly to a patient regarding a transfer from the bed to chair. When entering the room, what is the nurse's best response? A) "You need to speak to the patient quietly. You are disturbing the patient." B) "Let me help you with your transfer technique." C) "When you are finished, be sure to apologize for your rough demeanor." D) "When your patient is safe and comfortable, me me at the desk." Answer is-. D - di...

A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement? A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP. B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms. C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect. D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not all...