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A common result of injured capillaries bleeding under the skin is called: A. swelling B. puncture C. laceration D. abrasion - correct answer--A A difference between the detailed physical exam and the rapid trauma exam includes: A. skipping the face, ears, eyes, nose and mouth in the detailed exam B. the detailed exam is usually done en route to the hospital C. the lungs are not listened to in a detailed exam D. the extremities and posterior are not assessed in the rapid exam - correct a...

A 19 year old female is found unconscious by her roommate. Your primary assessment reveals that her breathing is inadequate. As yo-yo insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag violently. You should? - correct answer--Remove the airway and be prepared to suction her oropharynx. A 20- year old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood soaked towel over the wound, but it continuous to bleed rapidly. You should? - correct answer-- Apply a tourniquet PROXIMAL t...

40-yr old female has difficulty breathing. You determine she has an open airway nad an altered mental status. Her respirations are 8 and shallow. The MOST important step for the EMS provider to take is to a) ask family members of the patients if there's a history of COPD b) assist patient's respiratory efforts w/ high conc oxygen using a BVM c) watch patient carefully and obtain vital signs d) assess the use of accessory muscles while breathing - correct answer--b) assist patient's ...

A comprehensive head-to-toe physical examination is most indicated for: a. A responsive motor vehicle accident victim with a broken leg b. An elderly patient with a heart condition who is demonstrating syncope c. An accident victim with known head trauma d. A child with airway obstruction - correct answer--c. An accident victim with known head trauma A patient is involved in an accident, and she is wearing a helmet. All of the following are indications for removing the helmet to treat...

1 kg is = ? lbs? - correct answer--2.2 lbs. 1 meter is = to ? inches? - correct answer--39.37 inch. A 22-year-old female client has anorexia nervosa. She has severely restricted fat in her diet. If she were to eat 17 grams of fat and a total of 1,000 kcal per day, what percentage of her daily intake would be from fat? - correct answer--15% A 24-year-old female has received 800 mL of IV fluid and has had 120 mL of tea. She has voided 520 mL of urine and vomited 100 mL. What is this clien...

A 20-year-old female who is admitted to the hospital with anorexia, severe diarrhea, weight loss, and abdominal cramps. She is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. What symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalance caused by ulcerative colitis should the practical nurse report immediately? - correct answer--A. Thirst and dry, sticky mucous membranes B. Development of tetany and muscle spasms C. Extreme muscle weakness and tachycardia (correct) D. Numbness and tingling of fingers, toes and...

Describe a deep partial thickness burn? - correct answer---deeper burn into dermis -red skin with white dry areas -no blisters due to dead tissue -heals in 3-6 wks Describe a full thickness burn? - correct answer--destruction of epidrmis and dermis -waxy white, deep red or brown or black and dry -healing takes months and involves skin grafting Describe a stage 4 PU? - correct answer---full thickness with skin loss with bone, tendon, or muscle showing Describe a Stage I PU? - correct...

A charge nurse assigns a newly licensed nurse to care for a client who has a chest tube. The nurse expresses concern about having limited experience with monitoring chest tube drainage. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take first to provide teaching about chest tubes? - correct answer--Ask the nurse about their knowledge of the procedure. The first action the charge nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the newly licensed nurse's knowledge abo...

A charge nurse assigns a newly licensed nurse to care for a client who has a chest tube. The nurse expresses concern about having limited experience with monitoring chest tube drainage. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take first to provide teaching about chest tubes? Refer the nurse to the procedure manual Use a diagram to explain the procedure to the nurse Demonstrate the procedure to the nurse Ask the nurse about their knowledge of the procedure - correct answ...

A case manager is meeting with a client who asks about using alternative therapies to manage her rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - correct answer--"We can review some information to help you select a safe alternative practitioner." A charge nurse is concerned about a recent increase facility-acquired catheter infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer-- Identify possible precipitating factors...

The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of: a . clinical pharmacology. b. drug efficacy. c. pharmacokinetics. d. pharmacotherapeutics. ANS: D Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Clinical pharmacology is concerned with all aspects of drug–human interactions. Drug efficacy measures the extent to which a given drug causes an intended effect. ...

A vertical barrier at floor level erected along exposed edges of a floor opening wall opening, platform, runway, or ramp to prevent falls of materials. - correct answer--Toe board always test the atmosphere in the work area prior to starting the job when the site is greater than how many feet? - correct answer--four Facilities are not permitted to control your entrance and exit in covered process areas. - correct answer--False For an excavation that is 4 feet deep or more, egress point...

• Another name for the left lateral position is: a) Semi-Fowler's b) Trendelenburg c) Recovery position d) dorsal recumbent - correct answer--c) Recovery position • In anatomic terms, an injury midway down the left forearm would be considered: a) Distal to the left elbow b) Proximal to the left elbow c) Superior to the left elbow d) Lateral to the left elbow - correct answer--a) Distal to the left elbow • Treatment for the patient in hypovolemic shock includes: a) Keep...

A ___________ receives messages and signals on one frequency and then automatically retransmits them on a second frequency. A) duplex B) scanner C) repeater D) decoder - correct answer--C) repeater A 28-year-old female patient is found to be responsive to verbal stimuli only. Her roommate states that she was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and has had difficulty controlling her blood sugar level. She further tells you that the patient has been urinating excessively and has prog...

A 14-year-old boy has fallen through a plate glass window and is bleeding heavily from a laceration to his arm. His panicked mother has called 911 for help. Since the 911 operators are also emergency medical dispatchers, what sort of assistance will they be able to provide? - correct answer--A. Whether the EMS response is covered by medical insurance B. Instructions on how to control bleeding C. The names of the EMTs who are responding D. Simultaneous notification of the hospital ...

A 15- year- old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. He has numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back of the ambulance the shield him from curious bystanders. When the child's parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him. You should - correct answer--advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first. A 16 year old female complains of vaginal bleed...

Are microorganisms large or small? - correct answer--Small At what stage in the flow of food does most cross-contamination happen? - correct answer--Preparation At what temperature should you hold hot food? How do you ensure that temperature is maintained safely? - correct answer--Hold hot food at: 60°C (140°F) or hotter; Ensure temperature is maintained by: checking the temperature of food every 2 hours. * If the temperature is not maintained you should: reheat the food to 74°C (16...

(((circle the correct word))). the purpose of the job safety analysis ///////Personal Protective Equipment is to prevent incidents that are caused by hazards - correct answer--Personal Protective Equipment is to prevent incidents that are caused by hazards (HMIS Color Indicators) blue - correct answer--Health/Chemical (HMIS Color Indicators) Orange - correct answer--Danger/ Physical Hazard (HMIS Color Indicators) Red - correct answer--Respiratory/flammability (HMIS Color Indicators) wh...

A chemical that is know to be explosive or flammable is - correct answer--A physical hazard A label containing PPE information is - correct answer--OSHA A material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contains information - correct answer--On safe handling use, disposal, and emergency criteria After the work is completed, each lock and tag must be removed by - correct answer-- the worked who applied them All chemical containers must - correct answer--have appropriate warning labels All of the foll...

Barriers - correct answer--Physical devices that are designed to prevent entry into an area where hazards are present Caution Signs - correct answer--Used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices Danger Signs - correct answer--Used only where an immediate life-threatening hazard exists If you are replacing a piece of equipment, the new one should be the same as the one being removed. If it's not, you should find out whether the change was on purpose....