You Have Been Called for a Geriatric Patient with Advanced

question 45

Multiple Choice

You have been called for a geriatric patient with advanced dementia. The staff at the skilled nursing facility believes her to be suffering from a urinary tract infection. At bedside, you find her to be confused and aggressive. She is on constant oxygen at 3 lpm for COPD. During transport, she repeatedly spits and tries to strike you. You would respond by:

• A) applying a nonrebreather face mask with 3 lpm of oxygen.
• B) contacting advanced life support for administration of a sedative.
• C) tightening the straps so that she is tightly restrained to the stretcher.
• D) moving away from the patient so she cannot strike you.

Comprehend the reasons behind wage disparities such as education, skills, job responsibilities, and working conditions.

Recognize the role of consumers in perpetuating discrimination in labor markets.

Understand gender wage disparities, including the impact of job experience and other contributing factors.

Evaluate claims of discrimination in the labor market and understand the complexities involved in determining wage gaps.

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