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NU 189 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS. EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS.




ABCDE - ANS Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure



Snakebites treatment - ANS Nonpoisonous- Clean with soap and water and mild antiseptic
soap
Poisonous- Wash wound, lower extremity, immobilize, keep victim calm, try to get as much info
as possible about snake. DO NOT TRY TO SUNCTION VENOM.



What to do when a client is involved in chemical spill? - ANS Don't take clothes off over head,
cut off
Remove clothes immediately
Protect yourself
Wash your skin with large amounts of soap and water
IF PT HAS EYEGLASSES ON, WASH THE EYEGLASSES
Double bag clothes

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, Rinse eyes with plan water for 10-15 mins



Sting/ bug bite s/s - ANS Hives, swelling, general weakness, tightness in chest, abdominal
cramps, throat construction, death



Sting/bug bite treatment - ANS Remove the stinger, epi, Benadryl



What happens if bleeding is not stopped - ANS Pt goes into hypovolemic shock



Arterial vs vein bleeding - ANS A- bright red and gushes out
V- leaks slowly and dark red
APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE TO THE WOUND



Hypothermia prevention strategies - ANS MILD 90-95; MODERATE 84-90; SEVERE 82
Use blanket, hats, coats, heating plan, weekly check in, do not use fireplace



How do you help someone who is having a heatstroke - ANS Place in the shade and cooled
with water or fanned until EMS arrive



Heatstroke - ANS Most severe illness
Body temp is over 106 with neuro disfunction



What can happen with hypothermia with the heart and lungs? - ANS Fatal cardiac
dysrhythmias
Respiratory failure



Plague s/s - ANS Abrupt onset of pneumonia, hemoptysis, DIC


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