The triage nurse is assessing a victim of a stab wound. According to the paramedics, the victim was stabbed by a male attacker. The knife blade is 6 inches (7.2 cm) in length and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in width. The "point of entry" of the stab wound is two inches above and left of the victim's xiphoid process. Which vital organ(s) are at an increased risk of being in the direct path of injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart Lungs Diaphragm What way do females stab? - CORRECT ANSWER Downwards W...

What are the risk factors for stress-induced hyperglycemia?(DOPEGAME): 1. Diabetes 2. Obesity 3. Pancreatitis, cirrhosis 4. Exogenous catecholamines 5. Glucocorticoid therapy 6. Advanced age 7. Meds 8. Enteral/parenteral nutrition 2. What are the clinical manifestation of DKA? (6): 1. Dehydration 2. Polyuria 3. Polyphagia 4. Hyperventilation/Kussmaul's 5. Fruity odor to the breath 6. Flushed/Dry skin 3. What does the resuscitation of a traumatically injured patient involve?(2): ...

1. What are the risk factors for stress-induced hyperglycemia? (DOPEGAME): 1. Diabetes 2. Obesity 3. Pancreatitis, cirrhosis 4. Exogenous catecholamines 5. Glucocorticoid therapy 6. Advanced age 7. Meds 8. Enteral/parenteral nutrition 2. What are the clinical manifestation of DKA? (6): 1. Dehydration 2. Polyuria 3. Polyphagia 4. Hyperventilation/Kussmaul's 5. Fruity odor to the breath 6. Flushed/Dry skin 3. What does the resuscitation of a traumatically injured patient involve? (2...

What type of acid-base disturbance presents with a pH of 7.1, pCO2 of 50, and HCO3 of 30 - CORRECT ANS Respiratory acidosis What is the primary disturbance in respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT ANS High pCO2 What is the main cause of respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT ANS hypoventilation How does the body compensate in respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT ANS Increase renal reabsorption of bicarbonate What type of acid-base disturbance presents with a pH of 7.1, pCO2 28, and HCO3 of...

Cerebral blood vessels dilate in response to: - CORRECT ANS Increased serum carbon dioxide Pressure regulation is an autoregulatory mechanism whereby cerebral blood vessels constrict in response to: - CORRECT ANS Systemic HTN Cerebral blood flow decreases with: - CORRECT ANS -Cerebral edema -Low CO -Cerebral vasoconstriction The Monro-Kellie hypothesis states that volume increases in teh adult intracranial vault: - CORRECT ANS -Are initially well tolerated through co...

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Nurse plans to administer a dose of metoprolol at 0900 to a client with HTN. At 0800 nurse notes telemetry pattern shows second degree heart block with Ventricular rate of 50. Action Hold scheduled dose and notify HCP of telemetry pattern Nurse is reviewing client ECG and determines PR interval prolonged. Indicates Increased conduction time from the SA node to the AV junction When assessing a restless, intubated client on mechanical ventilation, nurse auscultates breath sounds on right sid...

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