Your Patient's Temporary Pacemaker Lost Capture When He Turned from His

question 83

Multiple Choice

Your patient's temporary pacemaker lost capture when he turned from his back onto his side.What action is most likely to restore capture?

• A)Replace the pacemaker battery.
• B)Surgically remove and replace the defective pacemaker.
• C)Turn the patient back onto his back.
• D)Turn the sensitivity up.

Identify and define conditions related to body temperature, pulse, and respiration rate.

Know the locations and methods for measuring pulse points in the human body.

Understand the importance of measuring vital signs in different body positions.

Learn the procedure for taking blood pressure and the equipment involved.

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