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The nurse is preparing a patient for a gastroscopy procedure. In addition to remaining NPO, the nurse is aware that which of the following may be given preprocedure to help relieve gas formation?

The RT is asked to assess a 30-week gestational age infant with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN).  Which of the following would you recommend to help treat this condition?  Choose all that apply.  

A diabetic patient enters the ED breathing deeply at a respiratory rate of 26/min.  This type of breathing pattern is referred to as:

Find the standard matrix A associated with the transformation.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is indicated in which of the following clinical conditions?

Before administering IPPB, the RT notes subcutaneous emphysema around the neck tissues of the patient.  Which of the following should the therapist do at this time?

LP is prescribed nortriptyline (Pamelor) as part of a treatment protocol to treat symptoms associated with depression including decreased appetite, depressed mood, frequent wakening, psychomotor retardation and loss of pleasure in all activities. To promote medication adherence and safety, the nurse provides the following education to the patient:

JR was recently admitted to the hospital for the first time with auditory hallucinations, confused thinking with racing thoughts, agitation, delusions of grandeur, rapid speech, and reduced need for sleep. The medication regime prescribed for this individual might include:

NT, a 32 year old patient recently admitted to a locked unit is status post suicide attempt (overdose) after a recent break-up with her girlfriend. She has a history of depression but has never been in treatment. She asks you what is currently considered the best approach to assist people living with depression. The best response would include: 

The RN on the evening shift has noticed subtle changes in the behavior of KO, (a 51-year-old women diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type) over the past several days. Her observations include facial grimacing, jaw swinging, repetitive chewing and an elevated temperature.  Benztropine (Cogentin) 2mg intramuscular (IM) was given 60 minutes ago. No changes in behavior were noted. These symptoms may be a result of: