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Why does a holter monitor beep?
Holter recorders may beep for a variety of reasons that are specific to each manufacturer's model. You should ask the health care professional who attached the device as the reasons could range from the benign to the possible detection of an abnormal rhythm. Most Holter recorders do not beep under normal conditions. The worst case scenario is you may have to wear it again.
A patient was instructed to take of a tablet before breakfast lunch and dinner for 10 days How many scored tablets should the patient expect to receive?
The patient should receive 15 scored tablets because the patient will take 1½ tablets per day or ½ a tablet * 3 = 1½ tablets per day. Since the patient is taking 1½ tablets per day, you would multiply the 1½ * 10=15.
What do i do as a medical assistant if a patient faints?
A medical assistant can help a patient who is fainting by helping the patient get to a seated position. This lessens the risk of injury to the patient from falling. The medical assistant should then instruct the patient to lower his or her head below the knees. This promotes blood flow to the brain. The patient should then be instructed by the medical assistant to breathe slowly and deliberately. In the meantime, the medical assistant should seek further assistance from a physician or other healthcare professional. The source of the patient's fainting (syncope) should be obtained.
How should a patient prepare for a angioplasty?
The patient is usually instructed to take aspirin or another blood-thinning medication for several days before the procedure. Aspirin can help decrease the possibility of blood clots forming at the stent.
What is the emergency treatment of hypokalemia?
In emergency situations, when severe hypokalemia is suspected, the patient should be put on a cardiac monitor, and respiratory status should be assessed.
Can you still use mobile phone or microwave oven or computer while wearing a Holter monitor?
No, you cannot use any wireless technology because it will disturb the electricity output, if your heart does play up while wearing the ecg holter monitor and you're on a computer or phone, it will cover up your hearts electric output and you'll get a false negative result back. Microwaves are especially bad. Your cardiologist really should of told you this, you can't even play Xbox with the wireless controllers! Good luck :)
What care should a patient receive after receiving erectile dysfunction treatment?
The primary aftercare is to monitor blood pressure following use of ED medications.
When ventilating a patient with a flow restricted oxygen powered ventilation device you should?
Ensure proper mask fit, maintain correct flow rate, monitor patient response, and be prepared to switch to manual ventilation if needed.
When should a pilot squawk ident?
When instructed to by ATC.
What precautions should be taken when administering ceftriaxone to a patient with a known penicillin allergy?
When administering ceftriaxone to a patient with a known penicillin allergy, precautions should be taken to closely monitor the patient for any signs of an allergic reaction. It is important to have emergency medications and equipment on hand in case of a severe reaction. Additionally, it is recommended to consult with an allergist or immunologist to determine the safest course of action for the patient.
How often should you taste lab experiments?
NEVER, unless instructed to.
How often should you taste a lab experiments?
never unless instructed to.
