An elderly patient in an assisted-living facility presents with a diminished level of consciousness and elevated white blood count. Assessment reveals pale, clammy skin and a urinary catheter with dark-colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, R 38 and shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91%, and T 100.8°F (32.8�...
An elderly patient in an assisted-living facility presents with a
diminished level of consciousness and elevated white blood count.
Assessment reveals pale, clammy skin and a urinary catheter with dark-
colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, R 38 and shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2
91%, and T 100.8°F (32.8°C). What classification of shock is
the patient most likely experiencing? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Distributive
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain,
and dyspnea. The patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the
sublingual anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is most
likely? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Ludwig's angina
Healthcare providers should use extreme caution with nitroglycerin
when ST elevation is present in which ECG leads? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ II, III, aVF
An autoimmune disease that produces antibodies that mimic the role of
TSH and cause an increase in thyroid hormones is: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Graves' disease
A patient presents with mildly decreased mental status, slow
respirations, bradycardia, hypotension, and has a blood glucose level of
, 42 mg/dL (2.3 mmol/L). This is most likely caused from excessive
ingestion of: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Beta blockers
The patient presents with a history of headache, weight loss, chest
discomfort, night sweats, and a persistent cough for several weeks.
Which infectious disease is most likely occurring? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Tuberculosis
A known chronic alcoholic complains of the constant, severe mid-
epigastric pain, nausea, and blood-streaked emesis. The patient has a
temperature of 101.9°F (38.8°C) and severe abdominal tenderness. What
underlying diagnosis should be suspected? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Pancreatitis
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is
activated to cause a/an: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Increase in
preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium.
A patient experiences unilateral facial weakness and droop, garbled
speech, altered sense of taste, and no extremity weakness. The patient
has a history of Lyme disease. What condition is the patient likely
experiencing? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Bell's palsy
What is the most effective treatment for an unconscious patient in
respiratory acidosis? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Assisted bag-mask
ventilation
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