MDC 4 Final (Questions and Answers 2022)

Moist heat - Which treatment for frostbite is appropriate? Vigerously rubbing the skin Moist heat Dry heat Tightly wrapping skin to retain warmth Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with water - Which choice is the best treatment for heat exhaustion Have the pt lie down in the bleachers Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with water Offer an umbrella or a hat for shade Give him a cold soda to drink Breathing - When assessing a pt in the ER, what is the priority? Hemorrhage Mobility Breathing Ecchymosis Remove clothing and linen - What is the quickest way to cool body temperature? Provide iced drinks Apply wet washcloth to forehead Sponge baths Remove clothing and linen Diminished breath sounds - Which of the following symptoms would be expected in a pt with a pneumothorax? Bradycardia Normal O2 Saturation Diminished breath sounds Sucking sound at the injury site Ventilate the pt manually - What is an appropriate action to take if a ventilator malfunctions? Ventilate the pt manually Start CPR Administer O2 per Trach cannula