On Entering a Patient's Room, the Nurse Determines That the Patient

question 26

Multiple Choice

On entering a patient's room, the nurse determines that the patient is unresponsive but has a pulse and is breathing.Which action does the nurse implement next?

• A) Have another nurse check the carotid pulse.
• B) Activate the emergency response system.
• C) Perform a jaw thrust to open the airway.
• D) Begin performing CPR.

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Definitions:

Noninvasive Stimulation Technique

A method of stimulating the brain without the need for surgery or implants, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Magnetic Pulses

Brief magnetic fields used in various technologies and medical treatments, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Wernicke's Aphasia

A language disorder caused by damage to the temporal lobe affecting comprehension and fluent speech.

Broca's Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by difficulties in speech production, often resulting from damage to Broca's area in the frontal lobe of the brain.