You Have Been Called for a Conscious and Alert 83-Year-Old

question 58

Multiple Choice

You have been called for a conscious and alert 83-year-old male complaining of a fever for three days. He has a history of peripheral vascular disease. When assessing the patient's circulation, you have a difficult time feeling his radial pulse. Your next action would be to:

• A) start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• B) check the patient's blood pressure.
• C) locate the patient's carotid pulse.
• D) apply supplemental oxygen.

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Definitions:

Sending Neuron

The neuron that transmits a nerve impulse across a synapse to a receiving neuron by releasing neurotransmitters.

Receiving Neuron

A neuron that receives signals from other neurons at a synapse.

Refractory Period

The period of time during which an organ or cell is incapable of repeating a particular action, or the amount of time it takes to return to its original state.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in a cell's membrane potential, crucial for the conduction of nerve impulses along neurons.