A Pregnant Patient in the Second Trimester Is in the Emergency

question 41

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient in the second trimester is in the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash.She has a severe laceration of her arm resulting in a large blood loss.Which assessment should the nurse perform first?

• A) Blood pressure
• B) Fetal heart tones
• C) Pulse
• D) Respiratory rate

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the synaptic vesicles from where they were originally released, thus terminating the signaling between neurons.

Stimulants

A class of drugs that increase brain activity, leading to increased alertness, attention, and energy.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood regulation, motivation, and reward.