Chapter 2, Problem 2.38.1C

You hear the following sentence when transcribing an operative report: "The procedure was awakened and taken to the recovery room in satisfactory condition." How should the HDS proceed?

If there is no family member to give consent for cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Should, the ER physician perform CPR without consent?

You are caring for a 50-year-old male who is recovering from open heart surgery and you are unable to palpate the radial pulse. What additional intervention should be done in this scenario?

when a nurse measures your pulse rate on the neck, just inferior to the angle (corner) of the mandible they are using which specific artery?

What would you do/see for an assessment and documentation for deep tissue pressure injury management?

At a company picnic you see an older man grab his chest and fall suddenly to the ground. You rush to his side. What is the first step in your assessment of him? Answers: A. Open his airway with a head tilt - chin lift B. Tell someone to phone 911 C. Gently tap or shake his shoulders and shout, "Are you okay?" to determine if he is responsive. D. Check for signs of circulation.

Who is responsible for EHR

You are with your great grandma and the rest of your family at a reunion. All of the sudden your great grandma drops to the ground and is not breathing and does not have a pulse. What precautions would you take due to her age during CPR?

What is better at evaluating heart disease and stroke? MRI or CT?