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When caring for a trauma patient, a principle is what is necessary for patient improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and depends upon four factors. The factor used to establish the preference in treating the patient include all except: - ANS research information Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the children intentionally burned are of what age? - ANS 1 to 2 years of age In additio...

What are Newton's 1st & second laws? - ANS 1: a body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force 2: force = mass x acceleration What are the rules of 9's? - ANS ADULT 9% = entire head 9% = entire arm 9% =chest 9% =abdomen 18% = entire back 18% = entire leg 1% perineum CHILD 18% = entire head 9% =entire arm 9% = chest 9% = abdomen 18% = entire back 14% = entire leg 1% = perineum What a...

How many people die from trauma annually? - ANS Over 5 million What is the leading cause of trauma deaths? - ANS MVA Where do over 90% of trauma deaths occur? - ANS Low-Middle income countries. What is the leading cause of death in people aged 1-44? - ANS Trauma What are the goals of PHTLS? - ANS Reduce morbidity and mortality from trauma, and provide appropriate care to the patient in the field. What is the PHTLS philosophy? - ANS...

Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - ANS Shock Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - ANS It gives us evidence based practice. What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - ANS Without Oxygen When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - ANS Right away, first thing to be done. Why do we needle decompress somebody? - ANS If there is an increase work of breathing / Absent lung...

The pre-hospital assessment of the trauma patient begins with which of the following? Select one: a. Assessment of scene safety and situation b. Information provided by the dispatcher c. The initial assessment d. The primary survey Feedback - ANS Information Provided by the dispatcher Patients with suspected traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are susceptible to secondary injuries which are typically preventable. In addition to hypoxia and hypotension which of the follo...

The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and permanently, is known as: A. Conization B. Cavitation C. Crepitation D. Contusion - ANS B. Cavitation The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exchange is: A. Mass of the bodies involved B. Velocity of the bodies involved C. Density of the tissues involved D. Surface area of the impact involved - ANS B. Velocity of the b...

A 27 year old female has multi system trauma. Which life threat is your first priority? - ANS Significant external hemorrhage Which type of skull fracture will cause leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the ears and nose? - ANS Basilar A 78 year old female was involved in a minor car crash. She is shivering and exhibits repetitive questioning. She is a type II diabetic and takes a daily anticoagulant. What should your initial treatment be? - ANS Move patient to...

1. Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action, initiate the plan, reassess the plan as care for the patient moves forward, and adjust the plan as the patient's condition or circumstances change? A. Principles of PHTLS B. The Golden Period C. The ABCDE assessment D. Critical thinking process - ANS Question 1: D To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical thinking skills in the field. Critical thinking in medicine is a process in which the h...

anatomy of fingerprints - ANS friction ridges When do volar pads start forming? - ANS 4 months What is unique about volar pads? - ANS consistent throughout life 3 steps of creating an impression - ANS - sebum & sweat - spreads along ridge surface - sticks to substrate when pressed foreign materials that could potentially have fingerprints - ANS - blood, ink, motor oil, pizza grease 3 types of prints - ANS patent, latent...

Where changes are made to charges for other items and services that the facility offers, the facility must inform the resident in writing at least - ANS 60 days prior to implementation of the change. The facility must provide the resident with access to personal and medical records pertaining to their self, upon an oral and written request, in the form and format requested by the individual, if it is readily producible in such form and format (including in an electronic form...

Vacancy/Turnover Rate equations - ANS # of positions unfilled or # of employees leaving ------------------------------------------------------- Total # of same type of positions Asset Equation - ANS Assets = Liabilities + Equity Operating Budgets - ANS Planned rev & anticipated exp. What you KNOW is coming in and going out Capital Budget - ANS Equipment & Improvements Working capital formula - ANS Working Capital =...

Risk management is the identification and solving for problems.... - ANS as soon as possible. The Patient Self-Determination Act should be.... - ANS given to both the Resident and Family at the time of admission. Handrails in stairwells must extend beyond the first and last steps by how many inches? - ANS 12 inches Payroll Checks/Check Stubs should include for the employee... - ANS the FICA deductions, applicable income taxes withheld, and gross pay. A...

If a resident leaves Against Medical Advice (AMA), What should you do? - ANS Call Adult Protective Services A resident has the right to access their records and can receive them under federal mandate: - ANS Within 48 hours of written notice. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) related to medications state that the: - ANS Resident may self-administer medication of the interdisciplinary team determines that it is safe for the resident to do so What drug pro...

1. Which of the following is part of standard precautions for infection control? A. Wearing a gown each time there is a clothing change for an incontinent resident. B. Placing soiled linens on the floor rather than on the bed or other furniture. C. Washing hands after touching a resident's blood or urine, if gloves were worn at the time of contact. D. Using an antimicrobial soap for routine hand washing. - ANS C. Washing hands after touching a resident's blood or urine,...

A facility which takes care of patients who do not require skilled nursing: 1.Continuing Care Retirement Facilities 2.Skilled Nursing Facility 3.Intermediate Care Facilities 4.Assisted Living Facilities - ANS 3.Intermediate Care Facilities A medication that is used to treat pain: 1.Analgesic 2.Antiseptic 3.Anticoagulant 4.Antibiotic - ANS 1.Analgesic Which of the following is not an appropriate method to control wandering: 1.Restricting the wanderer to b...

A facility which takes care of patients who do not require skilled nursing: 1.Continuing Care Retirement Facilities 2.Skilled Nursing Facility 3.Intermediate Care Facilities 4.Assisted Living Facilities - ANS 3.Intermediate Care Facilities A medication that is used to treat pain: 1.Analgesic 2.Antiseptic 3.Anticoagulant 4.Antibiotic - ANS 1.Analgesic Which of the following is not an appropriate method to control wandering: 1.Restricting the wanderer to b...

Animal rights founders - ANS Fred Meyers, Peter Singer, and Mark Twain Fred Meyers - ANS one of four people who formed the Humane Society of the United States Peter Singer - ANS philosopher and activist focused on animal suffering and consequences Mark Twain - ANS protested animal cruelty and research in "A Dog's Tale" Animal research utilizes the Three... - ANS Rs Refinement - ANS minimizing animal distress or pain ...

australian cattle dog - ANS Australian Shepherd - ANS border collie - ANS collie - ANS german shepherd - ANS old english sheepdog - ANS pembroke welsh corgi - ANS shetland sheepdog - ANS afghan hound - ANS basenji - ANS basset hound - ANS beagle - ANS black and tan coonhound - ANS bloodhound - ANS dachs...

Australian Cattle Dog (Herding) - ANS Australian Shepherd (Herding) - ANS Border Collie (Herding) - ANS collie (herding) - ANS German Shepherd (Herding) - ANS Old English Sheepdog (Herding) - ANS Pembroke Welsh Corgi (Herding) - ANS Shetland Sheepdog (Herding) - ANS Afghan Hound (Hound) - ANS Basenji (Hound) - ANS Beagle (Hound) - ANS Black and...

Before a veterinarian examines an animal, the animal's records should be reviewed. Which of the following items is not a normal item included in the file for an animal? - ANS Owner's vehicle make and model A veterinarian can learn several important things such as attitude, character, general appearance, respiratory rate and any lameness from which of the following? - ANS Observation of the animal If an animal in a veterinarian's clinic is in shock, what is the recomm...