Question

1. all patient assessments begin by determining whether the patient: a. is breathing b. can talk c. is responsive d. has a pulse 29. to assess chest pain, use the mnemonic: a. avpu b. opqrst c. sample d. chart 30. when using the mnemonic opqrst, the “p” stands for: a. paresthesia b. pain c. provocation d. predisposing factors 31. in addition to angina and myocardial infarction, nitroglycerin can be used to treat: a. chf b. cardiogenic shock c. aortic aneurysm d. hypertensive emergency 32. when administering nitroglycerin to a patient, you should make sure the patient has not taken any medications for ________ in the last 24 hours. a. angina b. erectile dysfunction c. migraine headaches d. gallbladder dysfunction 33. in general, a maximum of ______ dose(s) of nitroglycerin is/are given for any one episode of chest pain. a. one b. two c. three d. four 34. ________ are inserted when the electrical control system of the heart is so damaged that it cannot function properly. a. stents b. pacemakers c. balloon angioplasties d. defibrillations 35. when the battery wears out in a pacemaker, the patient may experience: a. syncope b. chest pain c. nausea d. tachycardia 36. the computer inside the aed is specifically programmed to recognize rhythms that require defibrillation to correct, most commonly: a. asystole b. ventricular tachycardia c. ventricular fibrillation d. supraventricular tachycardia

Explanation:

1. In patient - assessment, checking if the patient is breathing is the first step as it is crucial for life - sustaining oxygen supply.
2. OPQRST is a well - known mnemonic for assessing chest pain. It helps in systematically gathering information about the pain.
3. In the OPQRST mnemonic, "P" stands for provocation, which means what brings on or worsens the pain.
4. Nitroglycerin can be used to treat CHF (congestive heart failure) in addition to angina and myocardial infarction as it helps in dilating blood vessels and reducing the workload on the heart.
5. When administering nitroglycerin, patients should not have taken medications for erectile dysfunction in the last 24 hours as there can be a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
6. Generally, a maximum of three doses of nitroglycerin are given for one episode of chest pain.
7. Pacemakers are inserted when the heart's electrical control system is damaged and not functioning properly to regulate the heart's rhythm.
8. When a pacemaker battery wears out, syncope (fainting) can occur due to improper heart - rhythm regulation.
9. The AED (automated external defibrillator) is programmed to recognize ventricular fibrillation, a life - threatening arrhythmia that requires defibrillation.

Answer:

1. A. is breathing
2. B. OPQRST
3. C. provocation
4. A. CHF
5. B. erectile dysfunction
6. C. three
7. B. Pacemakers
8. A. syncope
9. C. ventricular fibrillation