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What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Superficial palmar arch Where does the radial artery terminate? (Just remember that the ulnar branch and termination is opposite of the radi...

The first major arterial branch of the aorta is the D. the Innominate Artery Which of the following arteries does NOT arise from the subclavian artery? B. Superior Thyroid The angular artery is the terminal part of the: E. Facial artery The arterial pulsations felt in front of the car and just above the zygomatic arch are from which artery? C. Superficial Temporal The common carotid artery divides into its external and internal breached usually at the level of the...

A pulsatility index of 6.0 is normal at the common femoral artery. The PI measurements obtained further distal in the popliteal and posterior tibial arteries should ___ if the vessel is normal. increase Window filling on the spectral display represents __ turbulent flow All of the following factors may result in false window filling except __ wall filter setting too high When obtaining a peak systolic velocity measurement using duplex techniques, the angle cursor should b...

The first major arterial branch of the Aorta is the: Innominate Artery Which of the following arteries does NOT arise from the Subclavian Artery? Superior Thyroid The angular artery is the terminal part of the: Facial artery The arterial pulsations felt in front of the ear and just above the zygomatic arch are from which artery? Superficial Temporal The CCA divides into its external and internal branches usually at the level of the upper border of the: Thyroid ca...

the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the: -right common carotid artery -the left common carotid artery -the right subclavian artery -the innominate artery -the left subclavian artery the innominate artery which of the following arteries does NOT arise from the subclavian: -vertebral -superior thyroid -internal thoracic -thyrocervical trunk (axis) -internal Mammary superior thyroid the annular artery is the terminal pat of the: -supraorbital artery -infraorb...

average velocity of the aorta 60-100 cm/s what aortic pathologies affect the branches stenosis, aneurysm, plaque what are the normal waveforms of the proximal aorta low resistance flow pattern with continuous forward diastolic flow by the liver spleen, and kidneys (similar to ICA waveform) normal waveforms for distal aorta higher resistance flow pattern what causes the distal aorta to be more high resistive peripheral resistance and due to the triphasic nature of...

The first major arterial branch of the aorta is the: Innominate artery Which of the following arteries does NOT arise from the subclavian artery? a. Vertebral b. Superior thyroid c. Internal thoracic d. Thyrocervical trunk (axis) e. Internal mammary b. Superior thyroid The angular artery is the terminal part of the: Facial artery The arterial pulsations felt in front of the ear and just above the zygomatic arch are from which artery? Superficial temporal The ...

What's the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the? Innominate artery or brachiocephalic artery The vertebral artery usually arises from the: Subclavian Artery The incidence of new strokes per year is: from 500,000 to 700,000 The abbreviation TIA stands for: Transient Ischemic Attack A TIA of the right anterior hemisphere of the brain will likely affect: The left side of the body - affects the side of the body opposite that of the ischemic hemisphere ...

When caring for an unresponsive pregnant trauma patient, which assessment is the priority? Open the mouth to look for vomitus or blood A woman, 7 months pregnant, presents to the emergency department after escaping from a house fire. Her carboxyhemoglobin level is elevated. Why is this finding significant? The fetus's carboxyhemoglobin level is higher than the mother's. The fundus reaches the umbilicus at approximately how many weeks' gestation? 20 weeks Most neonates ...

Which person has the highest risk of developing tuberculosis (TB)? A recent immigrant from Southeast Asia During which phase of hepatitis A does the patient reach peak infectivity? Incubation (preclinical) phase The appearance of which serologic marker indicates that the hepatitis B is subsiding? Hepatitis B surface antigen antibodies (Anti-HBs) Which factor contributes to a nosocomial infection? Antibiotic resistance Which type of hepatitis causes arthritis, myal...

Which function differentiates the Emergency Severity Index from the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale? It identifies specific vital signs that place a patient at acuity level 2. When triaging a potential psychiatric patient, which action is the triage nurse's priority? Assess patient and staff safety. Which question is most likely to assess the quality of a patient's symptom? "What does it feel like?" Detection of severe jaundice during an across-the-room assessment fa...

What does the Southern Regional Emergency Management Assistance Compact do? It allows states to provide assistance to one another. Which person becomes the incident commander in the hospital? The highest-ranking officer In the Incident Command System, which response staff carries out the response to the event? Operations When is the best time for a hospital to develop a disaster plan? Before an event occurs Which statement accurately characterizes the Incident Com...

Which disorder causes purulent drainage from the auricle and ear canal? Otitis externa Which disorder is the most common cause of tooth loss? Gingivitis When removing a foreign body from the nose, which complication poses the greatest risk to the patient? Aspiration of the foreign body Which dental condition causes pain, nasal discharge, and drooling? Tooth eruption Which action occurs initially when bacterial plaque develops? Acids form on the affected area. ...

Which of the following substances causes somnolence? Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) Which of the following substances causes a decreased heart rate? Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) Which of the following statements is accurate? The potential for violence increases in individuals under the influence of drugs. Which of the following drug categories has a side effect of constipation? Opioids and morphine derivatives Abuse of synthetic cathinone ("bath salts") can produce ...

For a hemodynamically stable patient who complains of abdominal and left shoulder pain after falling off a bicycle, which intervention is indicated? Perform serial abdominal assessments. Injuries affecting which organ may be managed nonoperatively? Liver In a hypotensive patient with abdominal trauma, what is the best option for pain control? Fentanyl (Sublimaze) Which diagnostic test is used to detect a foreign body? Plain abdominal radiography A belted driver is...

For which disorder is phenazopyridine (Pyridium) most commonly administered? D. Urethritis Which medication causes urine retention? D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) The administration of azithromycin (Zithromax) is indicated for which sexually transmitted infection? C. Chlamydia infection Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by bacteria and develops as a small bump in the genitals? A. Chancroid Which is the main electrolyte disturbance in rhabdomyolysis? C...

Which statement accurately characterizes acquaintance (date) rape? It is the most common type of sexual assault. When called to testify in a sexual assault case, what is the staff nurse's responsibility? Review facility policies and protocols related to the case. Which statement accurately describes a rape-shield law? It considers the victim's sexual history irrelevant in a trial. Men may be victims of sexual assault for which reason? Dominance of the aggressor ...

According to the rule of nines, burns of the anterior trunk and both anterior arms account for which percentage of body surface area? 27 percent Which intervention is indicated for a patient with circumferential full-thickness burns of the chest, inadequate chest expansion, and restlessness? Escharotomy A scald burn is most likely to result from which mechanism? Exposure to water at 140°F (60°C) Which sign or symptom is a characteristic of carbon monoxide poisoning? He...

Which pain scale is the most appropriate to use in an infant, age 6 months? FLACC In the emergency department, which intervention is not appropriate for managing a trauma patient? Withhold pain medication until diagnostic tests are complete Which patient factor is appropriate to consider when selecting a pain assessment scale? Verbal skills Pharmacologic intervention is the only way to treat a patient's pain False Which agent is used to manage mild to moderate pa...

Doppler ultrasonography can detect fetal heart tones beginning at about how many weeks' gestation? 10 Weeks Which finding is considered subjective data? A family member states that the patient has a history of seizures. Which abnormal finding can be detected during the secondary assessment? Friction rub Which disorder is a possible cause of a decreased level of consciousness? Infection For a patient with severe sternal retractions, which intervention is the prior...