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"Tearing chest pain" - Aortic dissection. Unequal upper extremity blood pressure readings (L arm > R arm with difference of 20mmHg systolic) ST elevation in V1, 2, 3, and 4 - Anterior myocardial infarction ST elevation leads I, AVL, V5, V6 - Lateral myocardial infarction Reciprocal changes in leads V1 and V2 with ST elevation - Posterior myocardial infarction ST elevation in leads II, III, and AVF - Inferior myocardial infarction Wellen's syndrome - EKG shows a lack ...

1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher-level trauma center is: 4. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? unavailability of a surgeon or operating room  staff. multiple system injuries, including severe  head injury. resource limitations as determined by the  transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the  hospital administration. widened mediastinum on chest x-ray  fo...

hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they become more Alkaline, respiratory alkalosis if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well, the CO2 will build up in their system becoming acidic, respiratory acidosis Perfusion is adequate arterial blood flow through the peripheral tissues (peripheral perfusion) and blood that is pumped by the heart to oxygenate major body organs (central perfusion) u...

ENPC Pediatric triangle - ANS appearance work of breathing circulation to skin General appearance considerations - ANS Tone Interactiveness: drawn to sounds or people. Wants to play Consolability Look/Gaze Speech/cry Work of breathing: - ANS Increased work of breathing evidenced by tachypnea, stridor, grunting, retractions, accessory musles, nasal flaring, head bobbing, abnormal positioning Circulation to Skin - ANS Observe palor mottling cyanosis Sick, Sic...

CPEN Practice Questions With Complete Solutions Graded A+ Difference between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis. Bacterial will cause purulent eye drainage, a viral infection will not. What class of medication is Diltiazem? Calcium channel blocker. ______________ infections usually begin in the oral mucosa and are very contagious. Variola/Small Pox Infection in which the accompanying rash progresses centrally, then outward to the limbs. Chicken Pox The size or gauge of the needle used...

TCRN Quick Notes Exam 177 Questions with Verified Answers Trauma Assessment (A-I) - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid Assessment!! •Airway / Cervical spine (C-Spine) •Breathing - lung sounds •Circulation - IV access / blood transfusion •Disabilities - Neuro assessment /GCS/Pupil •Exposed/Environmental control •Full set of VS: Family •Give comfort measures L- labs, M- monitor, N-NG Tube, O-Oxygen, P-Pain Secondary Assessment starts now: •History & physical •Inspection Glas...

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

The primary purpose of a robotic device designed to hold and maneuver a laparoscope is to - answer-eliminate tremor associated with operating an endoscope. Which of the following are the MOST important considerations when preventing wound infection in the surgical patient? 1. pathogen transmittal 2. portal of entry into the susceptible host 3. anesthetic options for the patient's operative process 4. invasion of the susceptible host - answer-B. 1, 2, and 4 only Which of the following ...

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

In the middle of the surgical procedure, a critical stainless steel instrument is contaminated and there is no sterile replacement. Which time setting would be selected for the flash autoclave? - ANSWER 3 minutes The most reliable means of monitoring the effectiveness of the sterilizer that ensures sterilization parameters have been met is: - ANSWER biological When packaging instruments for sterilization, instruments should be: - ANSWER left open and placed on a rack When storing steril...