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What is the main purpose of using hypothermia after cardiac arrest?
What is the main purpose of using hypothermia after cardiac arrest?
- To increase the body's metabolic rate
- To improve survival and neurologic outcomes (correct)
- To decrease the body's oxygen demand
- To induce poor coordination and slurred speech
What are the possible physical effects of hypothermia treatment?
What are the possible physical effects of hypothermia treatment?
- Good coordination and clear speech
- Stupor and decreased blood pressure (correct)
- Increased respirations and regular pulse
- Enhanced judgment and memory
How is rewarming achieved in hypothermia treatment?
How is rewarming achieved in hypothermia treatment?
- By exposing the patient to cold temperatures
- By covering the patient with blankets and using heating blankets (correct)
- By administering medications to increase body temperature
- By using cooling blankets and cooling fluids
Which type of thermometer uses infrared sensors to detect heat from the tympanic membrane?
Which type of thermometer uses infrared sensors to detect heat from the tympanic membrane?
What is a characteristic of electronic and digital thermometers?
What is a characteristic of electronic and digital thermometers?
What is the purpose of therapeutic hypothermia?
What is the purpose of therapeutic hypothermia?
What is the focus of nursing care for hypothermia?
What is the focus of nursing care for hypothermia?
What are the two types of hypothermia mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of hypothermia mentioned in the text?
What are some factors that increase the risk of hypothermia?
What are some factors that increase the risk of hypothermia?
What temperature range indicates hypothermia and carries a risk of death?
What temperature range indicates hypothermia and carries a risk of death?
What is the suggested alternative for obtaining blood pressure readings in an obese patient?
What is the suggested alternative for obtaining blood pressure readings in an obese patient?
When assessing blood pressure at the radial artery, where should the stethoscope be placed?
When assessing blood pressure at the radial artery, where should the stethoscope be placed?
What should be done with the wrist when assessing blood pressure at the radial artery?
What should be done with the wrist when assessing blood pressure at the radial artery?
Why is it important to check blood pressure on both arms at first assessment?
Why is it important to check blood pressure on both arms at first assessment?
Under what condition should the arm with higher blood pressure be used when obtaining blood pressure readings?
Under what condition should the arm with higher blood pressure be used when obtaining blood pressure readings?
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