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The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from all
of the following areas, EXCEPT the:
a. brain
b. kidneys
c. abdomen
d. legs - CORRECT ANSWER: a. brain
Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. respirations of 18 breaths/min
b. bilaterally clear breath sounds
c. rhythmic inhalation and exhalation
d. a reduction in tidal volume - CORRECT ANSWER: d. a reduction in tidal volume
Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert
but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension,
and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory staus, you should
direct your partner to:
a. assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure
b. retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport
c. perform a head-to-toe assessment
, d. administer oxygen with the appropriate device - CORRECT ANSWER: d. administer
oxygen with the appropriate device
Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as:
a. labored breathing with reduced tidal volume
b. a marked increase in the exhalation phase
c. a complete cessation of respiratory effort
d. shortness of breath or difficulty breathing - CORRECT ANSWER: d. shortness of
breath or difficulty breathing
When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to:
a. document the medications on your patient care report but leave them at home so
they do not get misplaced
b. take all the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document them on your
patient care report
c. let the staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show a list of his or
her current medications.
d. send the patient;s medications to the hospital with a family member or other person
who will safeguard them. - CORRECT ANSWER: b. take all the patient's medications
with you to the hospital and document them on your patient care report.
Neurogenic shock occurs when:
a. failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation
b. there is too much blood to fill a smaller vascular container
c. massive vasoconstriction occurs distal to a spinal cord injury
d. the spinal cord is severed and causes massive hemorrhaging - CORRECT ANSWER:
a. failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation
2025-2026 100 Questions and 100% Verified
Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from all
of the following areas, EXCEPT the:
a. brain
b. kidneys
c. abdomen
d. legs - CORRECT ANSWER: a. brain
Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. respirations of 18 breaths/min
b. bilaterally clear breath sounds
c. rhythmic inhalation and exhalation
d. a reduction in tidal volume - CORRECT ANSWER: d. a reduction in tidal volume
Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert
but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension,
and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory staus, you should
direct your partner to:
a. assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure
b. retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport
c. perform a head-to-toe assessment
, d. administer oxygen with the appropriate device - CORRECT ANSWER: d. administer
oxygen with the appropriate device
Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as:
a. labored breathing with reduced tidal volume
b. a marked increase in the exhalation phase
c. a complete cessation of respiratory effort
d. shortness of breath or difficulty breathing - CORRECT ANSWER: d. shortness of
breath or difficulty breathing
When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to:
a. document the medications on your patient care report but leave them at home so
they do not get misplaced
b. take all the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document them on your
patient care report
c. let the staff retrieve the patient's medical records, which should show a list of his or
her current medications.
d. send the patient;s medications to the hospital with a family member or other person
who will safeguard them. - CORRECT ANSWER: b. take all the patient's medications
with you to the hospital and document them on your patient care report.
Neurogenic shock occurs when:
a. failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation
b. there is too much blood to fill a smaller vascular container
c. massive vasoconstriction occurs distal to a spinal cord injury
d. the spinal cord is severed and causes massive hemorrhaging - CORRECT ANSWER:
a. failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation
