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Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - answera) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is co...

EAQ Fundamentals Questions What do the nurse practice acts do? - Nurse Practice Acts describe and define the legal boundaries of nursing practice within each state. Why should mother's avoid giving their infants cow's milk? - Regular cow's milk is avoided in infants during the first year of life because it is too concentrated for an infant's kidneys to manage. It also increases the risk of milk product allergies and is also a poor source of iron and vitamins C and E. What is a R...

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Med Surg Exam 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Comfort and pain What is pain defined as in nursing - answerPain is whatever the patient says it is, existing whenever he or she saus it does Pain is - answerSubjective After medication is administered when should you re assess the pain - answer15-30 mins after Reasons for under treatment of pain - answerCulture or society - pain seen differently in cultures Lack of knowledge Fear Infant/children Geriatrics Substance abuse clients...

Which of the following occurs during the third impact of a motor vehicle crash? A) The driver of the vehicle collides with the steering wheel B) the vehicle collides with a tree C) the aorta is torn at its attachment with the ligamentum arteriosum D) the airbag deploys and strikes the front seat passenger *** A passenger is brought to the emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-speed MVC. When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, ...

TNCC FINAL EXAM TEST 2023 OPEN BOOK Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/mi...

Question 1 Generalized patterns of nursing care are represented in The Circle of Caring Model as:(choose all that apply) Question options: self care Patience listening courage Authentic presence advocacy knowing commitment Answer • Courage • Authentic presence • Advocacy • Knowing • Commitment • Patience Quest...

Table of Contents SECTION I: PREPARING FOR THE NCLEX-RN® 1 Chapter 1: The NCLEX-RN® Licensure Examination 2 Information about the Licensing Examination 2 Computer Adaptive Testing 2 NCLEX-RN® Examination Structure 3 The 2010 NCLEX-RN® Test Plan 3 Content Dimensions 6 Changes in the NCLEX-RN® Test Plan 7 Changes in the NCLEX-RN® Passing Standard 7 NCLEX-RN® Structure Implementation within this Study Package 7 Chapter 2: NCLEX-RN® Items 9 Cognitive Level of Items 9 Type...

Med Surg Exam 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Comfort and pain What is pain defined as in nursing - answerPain is whatever the patient says it is, existing whenever he or she saus it does Pain is - answerSubjective After medication is administered when should you re assess the pain - answer15-30 mins after Reasons for under treatment of pain - answerCulture or society - pain seen differently in cultures Lack of knowledge Fear Infant/children Geriatrics Substance abuse clients...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric traum...