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What are the first four steps upon finding a possibly unconscious adult? (SRAP) - ANS 1. Scene Safety 2. Responsiveness 3. ALS and AED 4. Place in Supine Position What are the order of steps after SRAP? (CAB-D) - ANS 1. Circulation (check pulse ~10 sec) 2. Airway (open it) 3. Breathing (provide rescue breaths) 4. Defibrillation (apply AED asap) Adult CPR Cycle - ANS 30 compressions, 2 rescue breaths (one and two providers are the same) Pediatric and Infant CPR Cycle - ANS ...

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Studyclock

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? - ANS 30 compressions-2 breaths What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water? - ANS Pull the person out of the water and wipe chest 1 person performing cpr on a child, two others arrive, what should occur next? - ANS Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get th...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Studyclock

A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt? - ANS 2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions How do you...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Studyclock

First, Check victim for 2 things simultaneously - ANS Response & Breathing If adult is unresponsive and not breathing, or not breathing normally, - ANS Start CPR. Compression rate of: - ANS 100/min infants Adults - ANS 1.5 for infants 2 inches for adults (or 1/3 of the chest circumference) Lay people: Medical Professionals: - ANS Do not check for pulse. Only up to 10 seconds to search for pulse. Complete Sequence for 1 Rescuer: - ANS 1)Hey, are you okay? 2) act...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Studyclock

For a child CPR, if the rescuer is a household member who has already been exposed to the victim (COVID-19 positive) at home, then start chest compression followed by mouth to mouth ventilation (preferably with CPR face shield filter). - ANS True Hands- only CPR may be performed by any bystander even if they are not trained in CPR. - ANS True Brain death starts to occur within 5 minutes after breathing stops. - ANS True Calling EMS/911 and pushing hard and fast in the center of th...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Studyclock

You are part of a team providing BLS care to a patient in cardiac arrest. The code team has been notified and has just arrived on the scene. Which person is responsible for communicating information about the patient's status to the code team? - ANS the team leader Problem solving - ANS the ability to use readily available resources to find solutions to challenging situations or issues that arise Critical thinking - ANS refers to thinking clearly and rationally to identify the conne...

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Studyclock

A nurse is working toward an objective to "increase at least 90% the proportion of all pregnant women who receive first trimester prenatal care." during which of the following phases of the nursing process would determination of the objective occur? A) planning phase B) assessment phase C) evaluation phase D) implementation phase planning phase Which of the following is responsible for the dramatic increase in life expectancy during the 20th century? A) technology increases in the field of me...

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23 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Definition of epidemiology The study of the distribution & determinants of health-related states or events, & the application of this study to the control of the diseases & other health problems Epidemiology is a discipline that... Describes, quantifies, & postulates causal mechanisms for disease & health in populations Develops methods for the control of diseases Assumption of epidemiology The spread of disease is NOT random Sanitary statistics, what is the paradigm, analytic approach, and p...

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8 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which of the following are characteristics commonly found in blue zones? (Select all that apply.) A sense of purpose Regular physical activity Right tribe Mindful eating Which of the following statements about chronic physical health conditions is FALSE? Reporting of chronic physical health problems is mandatory Which of the following chronic illnesses results in the greatest mortality in the U.S.? heart disease The community health nurse is conducting screening for hearing defects at a local...

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11 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A nurse in a clinic that provides direct care services to clients with tuberculosis would be classified as practicing: a. Community-based nursing b. community -oriented nursing c. institutional nursing d. Public health nursing a. Community-based nursing Jennifer is a nurse in a family medicine clinic. Today she is assessing Jose, a 4-year-old who is being seen for an earache. The type of nursing Jennifer practices is: a. Community oriented nursing b. Community based nursing c. Public health nur...

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17 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A nurse is assessing the status of a community's health. Which of the following will the nurse examine? a. Health Facilities b. Health care manpower c. Community awareness d. Vital statistics d. Vital statistics Persons often point out that smokers choose to light their cigarettes, alcoholics lift the glass to their mouth, and drug addicts inject or ingest their drugs. Which of the following statements best describes why nurses don't simply focus on helping persons who engage in poor health b...

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16 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which of the following is a criteria pollutant? A. Volatile organic compounds B. Ground-level ozone C. Hydrofluorocarbons D. Radon C. Carbon dioxide B When discussing the health disparities arising from environmental injustice in the United States, a public health nurse shares all of the following information EXCEPT: A. Low-income and minority communities often lack social capital to achieve mutual goals B. Gentrification has proven helpful in providing additional resources and higher quality ...

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6 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Social Ecological Model Recognizes that we are constantly interacting with and influenced by our surroundings - Societal (social and cultural norms, policy) - Community (neighborhoods, schools, workplace, social or religious organizations) - Relationship (family, peers, partner, other social networks) - Individual (age, education, income, attitudes, beliefs, trauma, mental health history) Community Any collection of people who interact with one another & whose common interests or characteristic...

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Goals of Healthy People 2030 -high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury & premature death -health equity, eliminate disparities, & improve the health of all groups -social & physical environments that promote good health for all -quality of life, healthy development, & healthy behaviors across all life stages What does HP 2030 emphasize? emphasizes population health in its mission -identify nationwide health improvement priorities -increase public awareness...

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22 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which stage of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) would a client with a CD+4 T cell count of 325 cells/mm be classified? Stage 2 Which is the causative organism of syphilis? Treponema pallidum Which structures protect a client's internal organs, support blood cell production, and store minerals? Bones Which joint is an example of a condyloid joint? Wrist joint Which sexually transmitted infection causes condylomata acuminate? Human papillomavirus (HPV) Which term describes the practice...

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7 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Cardiac biomarkers definition When cells are injured they release their contents, including enzymes and other proteins, into circulation. These are useful in the diagnosis of ACS Cardiac-specific troponin heart muscle protein released into circulation after injury or infarction Two types of cardiac specific troponin _troponin T (cTnT) -Troponin I (cTnI) When do cardiac specific troponin levels rise? Myocardial infarction or injury -Detectible within hours (avg of 4-6), peak within 10-24 and c...

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A nurse in a clinic that provides direct care services to clients with tuberculosis would be classified as practicing: Community-based nursing community -oriented nursing institutional nursing Public health nursing Community-based nursing The nurse practicing as a community-based nurse is more likely to give direct care to people than are nurses who practice from a community-oriented framework. A community-oriented framework includes community-oriented nursing and public health nursing. Institut...

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27 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Communicable Diseases are caused by pathogens that are transmitted from one person to another Chain of Infection NEED TO KNOW ****** Transmission requires the full _________________ This is a series of events or conditions that lead to the development of a particular disease Causative agent = pathogenic organism Reservoir/source Means of exit = way out of the body Mode of transmission = method of spread Portal of entry = way into the body Person at risk Causative infectious agents Ther...

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20 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

In which of the following conditions is the fluid requirement for children decreased? A. Burns B. Fever C. Vomiting D. Increased intracranial pressure D. Increased intracranial pressure What type of dehydration is defined as "dehydration that occurs in conditions in which electrolyte and water deficits are present in approximately balanced proportion"? A. Isotonic dehydration B. Hypotonic dehydration C. Hypertonic dehydration D. All types of dehydration in infants and small children A. Isoton...

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39 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

In a team nursing delivery model, the nurse would have the following assignment: 1. Total care for a select group of patients 2. Responsibility for a particular function, such as medications 3. An oversight role for care delivered by self and staff 4. A combination role integrating financial and insurance decisions 3. An oversight role for care delivered by self and staff The type of patient care in which the nurse is caring for the patient and makes the most decisions is: 1. Functional 2. Team...

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis