A Patient Admitted with an Elevated ST-Segment Myocardial Infarction on Oxygen

question 40

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza is complaining of shortness of breath with an oxygen saturation of 88%.Which action by the RN is best?

• A)Increase the oxygen concentration.
• B)Ask respiratory therapy to administer an albuterol treatment.
• C)Notify the health care provider.
• D)Determine if anxiety could be causing the shortness of breath.

Comprehend the differences between various types of tests, including aptitude, achievement, and intelligence tests.

Recognize the relevance of test settings and their impact on test outcomes.

Understand the concept of psychological test as a sample of behavior.

Differentiate between the general categories of psychological tests.

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Definitions:

Facilitated Transport

A process of passive transport, mediated by carrier proteins, that allows substances to move across cell membranes without expending energy.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring energy.

Mitochondria

Organelles within cells that are the sites of aerobic respiration, providing energy for cellular functions.

Concentration Gradient

A variation in the concentration of a substance across a distance, leading to the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration.