MDC IV - Final Exam Questions with 100%
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Which treatment for frostbite is appropriate?
Vigerously rubbing the skin
Moist heat
Dry heat
Tightly wrapping skin to retain warmth - Correct Answer Moist heat
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 - Correct Answer Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with
water
When assessing a pt in the ER, what is the priority?
Hemorrhage
Mobility
Breathing
Ecchymosis - Correct Answer Breathing
What is the quickest way to cool body temperature?
Provide iced drinks
Apply wet washcloth to forehead
Sponge baths
Remove clothing and linen - Correct Answer Remove clothing and linen
, 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 - Correct Answer Diminished breath sounds
What is an appropriate action to take if a ventilator malfunctions?
Ventilate the pt manually
Start CPR
Administer O2 per Trach cannula
Check VS - Correct Answer Ventilate the pt manually
What is the early sign of ARDS?
Wheezes
Crackles
Cyanosis
Increased Resp rate - Correct Answer Increased resp rate
How do you assess motor function in an unconscious client?
Nail bed pressure
Iced saline to the inner ear
Sternal rub
Pinching the pt in the inner thigh - Correct Answer Nail bed pressure
Which intervention can minimize the risk of autonomic dysreflexia?
Provide tight clothing for support
Verified Correct Answers
Which treatment for frostbite is appropriate?
Vigerously rubbing the skin
Moist heat
Dry heat
Tightly wrapping skin to retain warmth - Correct Answer Moist heat
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 - Correct Answer Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with
water
When assessing a pt in the ER, what is the priority?
Hemorrhage
Mobility
Breathing
Ecchymosis - Correct Answer Breathing
What is the quickest way to cool body temperature?
Provide iced drinks
Apply wet washcloth to forehead
Sponge baths
Remove clothing and linen - Correct Answer Remove clothing and linen
, 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 - Correct Answer Diminished breath sounds
What is an appropriate action to take if a ventilator malfunctions?
Ventilate the pt manually
Start CPR
Administer O2 per Trach cannula
Check VS - Correct Answer Ventilate the pt manually
What is the early sign of ARDS?
Wheezes
Crackles
Cyanosis
Increased Resp rate - Correct Answer Increased resp rate
How do you assess motor function in an unconscious client?
Nail bed pressure
Iced saline to the inner ear
Sternal rub
Pinching the pt in the inner thigh - Correct Answer Nail bed pressure
Which intervention can minimize the risk of autonomic dysreflexia?
Provide tight clothing for support
