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A patient who was brought to the ED by ambulance following a motor vehicle collision, in which the driver hit a tree, has BP 92/48 mm Hg, HR 128 beats/min, RR 34 breaths/min, SpO2 91% with supplemental oxygen via a nonrebreather. He has labored breathing, cyanosis, absent breath sounds on the right, and jugular vein distension. Which of the following conditions would be suspected?Aspiration Flail chest Cardiac tamponade Tension pneumothorax - Correct Answer - Tension pneumothorax
What is the most common cause of cardiogenic shock?Sustained cardiac dysrhythmias Acute valvular dysfunction Myocardial infarction End-stage cardiomyopathy - Correct Answer - Myocardial infarction
The disease most commonly associated with the catarrhal, paroxysmal and convalescent stages is best treated with classification of medications? 1 / 4
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pg. 2 Immune globulin Steroids Antiretroviral therapy Macrolide antibiotics - Correct Answer - Macrolide antibiotics
A 28-year-old female presents to the ED with complaints of dizziness, fear of dying, and hot flashes that began 10 minutes prior to arrival. The patient is trembling and tachypneic. Which anxiety disorder is the patient exhibiting?Post-traumatic stress disorder Panic attack Acute stress disorder Generalized anxiety disorder - Correct Answer - Panic attack
A 30-year-old male presents to the emergency department with excruciating pain on the right side of his head. It has been coming and going all day. His right eye is reddened and skin is flushed. What type of headache is this patient experiencing?Tension Traumatic Cluster Migraine - Correct Answer - Cluster
Which orthopedic condition is the result of elevated uric acid levels?Joint effusion 2 / 4
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pg. 3 Osteomyelitis Gouty arthritis Bursitis - Correct Answer - Gouty arthritis
A patient presents to the ED with sensory hallucinations and delusions.He also has disorganized speech and grossly disordered behavior. What would the nurse expect to take place in order for the patient to be properly cared for?A suicide risk assessment Administration of antipsychotics Application of restraints Medical clearance - Correct Answer - Medical clearance
A patient has just been diagnosed with endocarditis. While preparing for surgery for valvular repair, which intervention will the nurse perform?Insert a urinary catheter Insert a gastric tube Begin an infusion of nitroprusside Administer antibiotics - Correct Answer - Administer antibiotics
A patient has an unsteady gait, weakness, diminished sensation to the face and arms, and vision changes. These findings are most likely associated with neurological condition?Myasthenia gravis Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3 / 4
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pg. 4 Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease - Correct Answer - Multiple sclerosis
The emergency nurse knows that a patient who has experienced a severe electrical injury is at risk for which of the following?Arrhythmias Carboxyhemoglobinemia Tissue liquefaction Hypocalcemia - Correct Answer - Arrhythmias
Which heart block is associated with a lengthening PR interval until a QRS complex is dropped?First degree Second degree type II Third degree Second degree type I - Correct Answer - Second degree type I
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a patient who has been diagnosed with renal calculi?Apply ice to the flank area Immediate surgical intervention Administer antiemetics NPO status - Correct Answer - Administer antiemetics
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