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Questions in medicine

[Terjawab] From a psychological context, Cryptozoology is considered pseudopsychology due to: A. Lack of falsifiable hypotheses and absence of empirical evidence for unconfirmed entities B. Its reliance on rigorous scientific experiments C. Its clear and consistent predictions about human behavior D. Its focus on observable behaviors

[Terjawab] A patient in a clinic is experiencing symptoms of a myocardial infarction. The provider instructs nitroglycerin. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? A. Apply the medication to the patient's skin. B. Place the medication under the patient's tongue. C. Inject the medication into one of the patient's muscles. D. Insert the medication into the patient's rectum.

[Terjawab] You are on scene with an emotionally disturbed patient. Police are also on scene and the patient is still refusing treatment. Since emotionally disturbed patients commonly refuse treatment, which of these statements is true? A. The EMT has the authority to transport any patient against his will. B. Any adult over 18 years of age who has capacity may refuse treatment. C. Once the EMT decides to transport a patient against his will, there is no need for law enforcement to participate. D. The EMT should complete a refusal of care form, then have the patient sign it and law enforcement witness it.

[Terjawab] Which actions are appropriate when educating a patient who is experiencing the depression stage of grief? Select all that apply. A. Planning a meeting with the dietician B. Implementing multiple methods of learning C. Using reflection during therapeutic communication D. Providing a list of community resources for support E. Scheduling professional counseling per physician order

[Terjawab] Which interventions would the nurse implement immediately for a patient who is slightly confused, had an increased temperature and pulse over the last two shifts, and has a current temperature of 102° F (38.9° C), pulse of 96, respiratory rate of 22, and oxygen (O2) saturation of 93%? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. A. Auscultating all lung fields B. Immediately placing the patient in isolation C. Obtaining blood cultures from two different sites D. Checking urine for cloudiness, odor, and discoloration E. Notifying the primary health care provider of the patient's status

[Terjawab] The waveforms found in a normal EKG are P wave, QRS complex, T wave, segment, and PR interval. What does the PR interval represent? A. time required for the impulse to travel from the left ventricle through the A-V node B. time required for the impulse to travel from the aorta through the A-V node C. time required for the impulse to travel from the right ventricle through the A-V node D. time required for the impulse to travel from the atria through the A-V node

[Terjawab] What is the phase of the testing process that occurs prior to the actual analysis of the specimen known as? A. The pre-analytical phase B. The analytical phase C. The post-analytical phase D. The peri-analytical phase

[Terjawab] Following surgery for a mitral valve replacement, a patient was required to take Coumadin. This medication is classified as an Select one: A. antibiotic B. anticoagulant C. anti-inflammatory D. antihistamine E. antipyretic

[Terjawab] A gel barrier has not fully separated the cell layer of blood from the serum. How could this affect serum potassium and serum glucose? Please select the single best answer A. Both serum glucose and serum potassium could be falsely decreased. B. Both the serum glucose and serum potassium could be falsely elevated. C. Serum potassium could be falsely decreased and serum glucose could be falsely elevated. D. Serum glucose could be falsely decreased and serum potassium could be falsely elevated.

[Terjawab] Nurse notes redness, cracks, and blisters on the skin around a client's intravenous site. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Administer diphenhydramine. B. Remove transparent adhesive dressing. C. Document findings in medical record. D. Ask about previous reactions after eating kiwi.