Patient Assessment for EtCO2 and ECG Monitoring
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What type of patients should be monitored using EtCO2?

  • Sedated patients or patients receiving pain medication (correct)
  • Patients with chest pain or discomfort
  • Patients with palpitations
  • Patients with unexplained diaphoresis

    • When should a 12 lead ECG be performed for a patient?

  • When having unexplained diaphoresis
  • When presenting with chest pain or discomfort (correct)
  • When experiencing symptoms of poisoning
  • When feeling general weakness

    • How often should a 12 lead ECG be repeated for a patient?

  • Every 5 minutes (correct)
  • Every 3 minutes
  • Every 10 minutes
  • After 30 minutes

    • In which scenario should Blood Glucose Level (BGL) be documented?

    <p>Patient with syncope or lightheadedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What vital sign should be checked before and after administering a drug affecting blood pressure?

    <p>Blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Adult Hypotension defined in the protocols mentioned?

    <p>$100$ mmHg systolic blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients should have a continuous 12 Lead ECG monitoring in lead II?

    <p>$65$-year-old patient with dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Unexplained diaphoresis' is mentioned as a symptom related to which type of assessment?

    <p><em>12 Lead ECG Monitoring</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    'AMS' as mentioned in the text stands for what?

    <p><em>Altered Mental Status</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

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