Your Patient Does Not Respond to You When You Call

question 25

Multiple Choice

Your patient does not respond to you when you call his name. What should you do next?

• A) Apply a painful stimulus.
• B) Continue shouting.
• C) Assume he is unresponsive.
• D) Insert an oral airway.

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Definitions:

Poorly Controlled Diabetes

A condition where blood sugar levels remain consistently higher than the target range, indicating ineffective management of diabetes.

Leg Ulcer

A chronic sore on the leg or foot that heals very slowly, often due to poor circulation or venous insufficiency.

Home Health Follow-Up

The continuous care or monitoring provided to patients in their homes by healthcare professionals after hospital discharge or during a home health service period.

Insulin Administration

The process of providing insulin to individuals, typically those with diabetes, to manage blood sugar levels through injections or an insulin pump.