A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Inhaling

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department after inhaling mercury. The nurse should be alert for which acute adverse effects associated with mercury inhalation?

• A)Chest pain, pneumonitis, and inflammation of the mouth
• B)Intestinal obstruction and numbness of hands
• C)Hypotension, oliguria, and tingling of feet
• D)Tachycardia, hematuria, and diaphoresis

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Definitions:

Depth of Field

The range within a photograph that appears acceptably sharp, influenced by aperture, focal length, and focusing distance.

Objective Lens

A primary lens in a microscope that is closest to the specimen, responsible for gathering light and focusing the image.

Field Diameter

The visible area that can be seen through the microscope lens at a particular magnification.

Coarse Adjustment Knob

A control mechanism on a microscope used for making large adjustments in the focus, typically to initially bring the specimen into view.