Your female patient has been injured in a vehicle crash which has critically injured her husband. Her condition is stable but she is obviously distraught over the condition of her husband. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate in this circumstance?
A) Tell her that she will find out more when you get to the hospital.
B) Place your hand on her shoulder and tell her that he is receiving the very best care available.
C) Tell her that you will go check on him and you will be right back.
D) Advise her that it is unlikely that he will survive since he was injured so badly.
Question 2The clinical syndrome in which the heart's mechanical performance is compromised so that cardiac output cannot meet the body's needs is called:
A) cardiogenic shock.
B) angina pectoris.
C) cardiac tamponade.
D) pneumothorax.
Question 3Which of the following can provide important information about MOST patients?
A) Have the patient look up at us
B) Speak clearly and loudly
C) Maintain eye contact
D) Use medical terminology
Question 4To determine specifics about chest pain, use ________ to help you.
A) SAMPLE
B) DCAP-BTLS
C) AEIOU-TIPS
D) OPQRST
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