The electronic pulse oximeter is in use and, although you would rather not do it, you take the patient’s pulse manually. while counting the pulse you notice it seems irregular and every so often it seems to feel stronger. you look at the patient who appears pale and has a slight grimace on his face

How might expectations or rules at a job differ from those at your home?

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery

Akey feature of all epidemiology is the definition of a at risk. select one: a. pathogen b. ethnicity c. population d. lifestyle e. insect