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Patients in shock with known adrenal insufficiency, should be administered what? - -
The patient's own Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone) as prescribed
Nitroglycerine is contraindicated for any patient having taken Viagra or similar medication
in the past 24 hours, or 48 hours for Tadalifil, or similar - -True
Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord presentation? - -
1. Position patient on elbows and knees with hips elevated
2. Wrap cord and keep it moist
3. Insert gloved hand to lift baby off cord
4. Obtain and document cord pulse
In order to treat a hyperkalemic patient the patient must be suspected of having
hyperkalemia, EKG findings consistent with hyprekalemia, and hemodynamic instability. -
-True
For a traumatic cardiac arrest, what interventions must be performed prior to considering
terminating resuscitation efforts? - -1. Open airway with basic life support measures
2. Provide effective ventilation with 100% oxygenation for two (2) minutes
3. Perform bilateral needle thoracentesis if tension pneumothorax suspected
Where should stable patients be transported? - -To a hospital of their choice
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What is the northern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment
area? - -Sunset
What is the eastern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment
area? - -County Border
What is the west border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area?
- -I-15
Which patients should go to a hospital that has declared internal disaster? - -The
ability to ventilate has not been established, and patients in cardiac arrest
According to the Rule of 9's, the posterior torso of a child accounts for how much of the
body surface area? - -18%
What is the adult dose of Epinephrine for a patient experiencing an allergic reaction? -
-.5mg
Which of the following are not approved stroke centers? - -Mesa View
Boulder City Hospital
North Vista
Severe hypothermia is? - -<82°F
Moderate hypothermia is? - -82°F-90°F
Mild hypothermia is? - -90°F-95°F