The Client Presents to the Emergency Department After a Motor

question 21

Multiple Choice

The client presents to the Emergency Department after a motor vehicle crash.Vital signs on admission are: heart rate 56, respiratory rate 16, blood pressure 150/90, and temperature 97°F.Which of the following vital signs indicates a sympathetic nervous system response?

• A)Heart rate
• B)Respiratory rate
• C)Blood pressure
• D)Temperature

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Definitions:

Cardiac Assessment

A comprehensive evaluation of the heart's function and structure, often involving physical examination, history taking, and diagnostic tests.

Focused Physical Assessment

A targeted examination of a patient, concentrating on a specific system or area, to identify or monitor conditions.

Male Superiority

A belief or attitude that men are inherently better than women or superior in certain aspects, often reflecting gender biases and inequalities.

Machismo

A cultural attitude or behavior marked by strong or aggressive masculine pride, often associated with Latin American societies.