You Have Responded for a Patient with Shortness of Breath

question 93

Multiple Choice

You have responded for a patient with shortness of breath.He reports that his breathing problems began this morning and have gotten worse over the last few hours.You ask if he has taken anything to help his symptoms and he tells you that he has used his inhaler several times in the last hour.The information you have just gathered can be classified as:

• A) the history of present illness.
• B) relevant past medical history.
• C) results of a rapid physical exam.
• D) part of the SAMPLE history.

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Definitions:

Actuation Pressure

The minimum pressure required to operate or move a hydraulic or pneumatic component.

System Pressure

The force exerted by a fluid within a closed system, important for the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Dual-Actuated Wedge Brakes

Braking systems that use two actuation mechanisms to apply pressure to a wedge, thus creating friction to slow or stop a vehicle.

Air-Actuated S-Cam Brakes

A type of brake system utilized in heavy vehicles where compressed air is used to rotate an S-shaped cam, applying the brakes.