Use this scenario to answer questions #47 and #48: An unres…

Use this scenario to answer questions #47 and #48: An unresponsive 9-year-old boy was given a dose of rectal valium by his caretaker for a prolonged seizure. His blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg, heart rate is 45/min, respiratory rate is 6/min, and SpO2 is 60% on room air. He is unresponsive and cyanotic. The cardiac monitor displays the rhythm shown here. What action do you take next?

The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing chemothe…

The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing chemotherapy report that the child has been febrile and has not been feeling well, with recent onset of lethargy. Assessment reveals that the child is difficult to arouse, and her skin color is pale. The child’s heart rate is 160/min, respiratory rate is 38/min, blood pressure is 76/45 mm Hg, capillary refill time is 5 to 6 seconds, and temperature is 39.4°C (103°F). IV access has been established, and blood cultures have been obtained. What is the most appropriate intervention?

At Spartanburg Community College there were twice as many st…

At Spartanburg Community College there were twice as many students that are 18 – 24 years old as there were 25 – 64 years old students in the fall semester. If the total enrollment of the 25 – 64 year old students was 1,251, then how many 18 – 24 year old students were enrolled in the fall?