Your 56-Year-Old Patient Is in Bed and Unable to Speak

question 62

Multiple Choice

Your 56-year-old patient is in bed and unable to speak. Family members state that he has had a previous stroke and has been bedridden since, but has always been able to talk, until a few hours ago when his speech became garbled. They also state that the last stroke left him paralyzed on his left side. Your assessment reveals him unable to speak, but with an open airway, adequate respirations, and a strong radial pulse. Additionally you note that he is unable to move his right arm. Vital signs are within normal limits. Which of the following would be most appropriate in the care on this patient?

• A) Rapid transport
• B) Suction the mouth.
• C) Administer positive pressure ventilation.
• D) Insert an oropharyngeal airway.

Evaluate family structure flexibility and its impact on health care needs.

Understand the processes involved in the family life cycle and its relation to patient care.

Understand the sequence of psychosocial developmental stages according to Erikson.

Identify different areas of development in children and their assessment methods.

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Definitions:

Tissue

A group of cells that have similar structure and function together as a unit in an organism.

Epigastric Region

The upper central region of the abdomen located above the belly button and between the ribcages.

Thoracic Cavity

The body cavity located in the chest, bounded by the ribs, vertebral column, and diaphragm, containing organs such as the heart and lungs.

Abdominopelvic Region

The body region that includes both the abdominal and pelvic cavities, housing major organs of digestion, reproduction, and excretion.