Which Patient Requires the Most Rapid Assessment and Care by the Emergency

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which patient requires the most rapid assessment and care by the emergency department nurse?

• A)The patient with hemochromatosis who reports abdominal pain
• B)The patient with neutropenia who has a temperature of 101.8° F
• C)The patient with thrombocytopenia who has oozing gums after a tooth extraction
• D)The patient with sickle cell anemia who has had nausea and diarrhea for 24 hours

Recognize and describe the shapes of distributions as symmetric, positively skewed, or negatively skewed.

Understand the application and calculation of frequency distributions and relative frequencies.

Understand how the number of observations affects the construction of histograms and frequency distributions.

Identify the characteristics of interval data and its graphical representations.

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Definitions:

Depression

A psychiatric syndrome involving persistent melancholy or an apathy towards activities, gravely affecting one’s routine life.

Psychoanalytic Theorists

Psychologists or theorists who analyze human behavior, thoughts, and emotions based on unconscious motives and conflicts, following the theories initially proposed by Freud.

Depression

A morale disorder showcased by a continuous blue mood or lack of interest in engagements, significantly deteriorating daily life quality.

Genetic Predisposition

The likelihood of developing certain traits or conditions based on one's genetic makeup.