QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ A 45-year-old male with a history of hypertension complains of
chest "pressure," about a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10, for 20 minutes. He
just "wants to be checked out." Vitals signs and 12-lead ECG are
normal. You have already administered oxygen and aspirin. You
should next: Answer: Administer nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingual.
◉ An 82-year-old female complains of chest heaviness. She has sinus
tachycardia. Her vital signs are BP 108/72 (equal in both arms), P
98, R 20. Her breath sounds are clear in all fields. Aside from
myocardial infarction, what should you suspect her chest pain could
be related to? Answer: Pulmonary embolism
◉ A 40-year-old male has chest pain reported as an "elephant sitting
on my chest." He confides that he snorted cocaine 5 minutes before
his pain began. You should first administer: Answer: Lorazepam, 2
mg IV
◉ A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like
"aching" in her chest. It has become progressively worse over
several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C (101F). Which
finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis?
Answer: ST-segment elevation in everylead
, ◉ Your patient is agitated and sweaty. Her vital signs are BP
107/108 mmHG, P 132 bpm, and R 20/min. Her pupils are dilated,
and her hands are trembling. These signs and symptoms may be
associated with: Answer: Alcohol withdrawal
◉ Which source provides the most detailed information related to
hazardous materials? Answer: Material Safety Data Sheets
◉ A 2-year-old male is found chewing on berries from a lily of the
valley plant. Predict his vital signs. Answer: BP 70/50 P 70 bpm
◉ A 24-year-old female took 24 diphenhydramine tablets. Her vital
signs are BP 86/54 mm Hg, P 110 bpm, R 20/min. What other sign
or symptom should you anticipate. Answer: Seizures
◉ The family of a 72-year-old male is worried about their father. His
blood glucose is 80 mg/dL (4.4 mmol/L). His rate and depth of
breathing are increased, and he is sleepy and weak. He take
metformin (Glucophage). You suspect his signs and symptoms may
be related to: Answer: Lactic acidosis
◉ A farmer was spraying his barn when he became ill. His heart rate
is 60 bpm, and his blood pressure is 88/50 mm Hg. Tears are