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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 factors used to establish the preference in treating the patient include all except: a) Condition of the patient b) Equipment available c) Situation that exists d) Research information - ANSWERSResearch information Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of t...

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 - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSB. Velocity of the bodies involved ...

What should the sterilizer access area pressure be? - ANSWERSNegative w/10 air exchanges per hour What two steps are involved in decontamination? - ANSWERS1. Manual and/or automated mechanical cleaning 2. application of a thermal or chemical disinfection process Define Cleaning... - ANSWERSThe removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. nosocomial infections are well documented and caused by... - ANSWERSpoor or ineffecti...

A patient in the ED with complaints of chest pain. The 12-lead EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Occlusion of the affected coronary artery most likely would affect perfusion to which portion of the conduction system? A. Sinoatrial (SA) node B. Bachmann's bundle C. Atrioventricular (AV) node D. Bundle of His - ANSWERSLAD so D. bundle of his Which of the following is the preferred lead for ST segment monitoring for a patient with a suspected RCA occlusion? A.I B. aVR C....

Which of the following types of shock is incorrectly matched with its causes? Distributive: Anaphylactic Cardiogenic: Dysrhythmia Obstructive: Adrenal Insufficiency Hemorrhage: Plasma loss - ANSWERSC A patient having which condition is at higher risk for developing infective endocarditis? Cystic Fibrosis Hydrocephalus Patent ductus arteriosus Bronchopulmonary dysplasia - ANSWERSC Which hemodynamic pressures would be increased in mitral stenosis? Right atrial and central venous pre...

How do young children respond to decreased cardiac output? (cardiac 3) A. SV and HR are increased B. SV and HR are decreased C. SV stays the same and HR is increased D. SV is decreased and HR is increased - ANSWERSC The majority of cardiac arrests in kids are due to - ANSWERSRespiratory failure Adrenergic stimulation is one of the compensatory mechanisms used when cardiac output fails. Which of the following is a result of adrenergic stimulation? (cardiac 6) A. Longer diastolic per...

The nurse is caring for a patient with acute inferior wall MI, post-coronary artery stent deployment, For optimal care of the patient, the nurse should: - ANSWERSContinuously monitor the patient in lead II It is best practice to monitor the patient status post PCI with stent, in the lead that was most abnormal during the acute occlusion. The ECG demonstrates ST elevation in leads II, III and aVF. The nurse needs to monitor the patient closely for which of the following? - ANSWERSComplicati...

NCC EFM EXAM Correct 100%

A patient has had a large anterior myocardial infarction last month and developed a ventricular aneurysm. He now has episodes of ventricular tachycardia that are not prevented or converted with antidysrhythmic agents. An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is implanted. Four days after surgery he develops ventricular tachycardia. The ICD has delivered three shocks but has not converted the rhythm. He is pulseless and apneic. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is in progress. What is the prio...

A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - ANSWERRapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum initial decrease should...

Why use fetal monitoring? - ANSWERSPrimary goal is to prevent fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality (prevent injury and death to mother and/ or baby), to prevent bad patient outcomes. What percent of babies who experience a suboptimal event while being fetal monitored, develop cerebral palsy? - ANSWERS3% of babies with poor tracing develop cerebral palsy What are most sentinel events due to? - ANSWERSPoor communication between providers. Most errors are traceable back to communication...

What entity standardized the term "Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)" ? - ANSWERSEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) Primary reason for continuous EFM - ANSWERSLegal reasons. No real benefit of continuous EFM according to studies. Correlation found between continuous EFM and Deliveries. - ANSWERScontinuous EFM found to have increase rates of assisted vaginal deliveries or cesarean deliveries. VBAC vs TOLAC - ANSWERSTOLAC (Trial Of Labo...

Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above - ANSWERSe. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. An increase in stroke volume d. No change - ANSWERSa. A decrease in the heart rate The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its dominance results in what effect to the FHR base...

Oxygen is transferred from mom to fetus via the placenta through? - ANSWERSPassive (Simple) Diffusion Intervillous space perfusion is dependent on? - ANSWERSAdequate Uterine Blood Flow Maternal Fetal Exchange is best promoted by which maternal position? - ANSWERSEither Rt or Lt Lateral What is transfer down the concentration gradient from higher to lower called? - ANSWERSDiffusion The most likely physical rationale for recurrent late decels after epidural is? - ANSWERSMaternal Sympat...

Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above - ANSWERSe. All of the above How does the fetus compensate for decreased maternal circulating volume? a. Increases cardiac output by increasing stroke volume. b. Increases cardiac output by increasing it's heart rate. c. Increases cardiac output by increasing fetal movement. - ANSWERSb. Increases cardiac output by increasing it's ...

PGA Professional Golf Management Program launched in what year? - ANSWER 1994 PGA PGM Program recently revised in what year? - ANSWER 2018 When did golf first begin its emergence? - ANSWER 1920s Golf attracts how many people in US annually? - ANSWER 40 million participants How much money does the US golf economy directly generate yearly? - ANSWER Approximately 84 billion of goods and services The PGA of America - ANSWER -Worlds largest working sports organization -Not-for-Profit ...

. When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe? a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock - ANSWER A 2. As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED? a. Place the AED pads on the chest b. Deliver 2 rescue br...

3/5 Compromise - ANSWER Compromise made when writing the Constitution to satisfy both free and slave states; said for every 5 slaves, 3 would count in a state's population for both representation and tax purposes. Amendment 1 - ANSWER Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. Amendment 2 - ANSWER The right to bear arms for self-defense; District of Columbia v. Heller (2008). Amendment 3 - ANSWER Amendment that prohibits forced quartering of soldiers in private homes. ...

CC – Confusion – reported by patient’s mother. Diagnosis – DKA – DKA, substance use disorder, diabetes insipidus, dehydration, DM Type 1 Tests- BMP, UA, Drug tox, arterial blood gas, 12lead ECG, beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BOH) Problem Statement: ( Demographic description – chief complaint – Hx and PE key findings – risk factors ) Melissa Stewart is a 12 year old child brought in by her mother with complaint of confusion since morning. Melissa is obtunded and only resp...

Question 1 Nimoy and Vickie were married in community of property. On 2 March 2011, Nimoy died intestate. Nimoy is survived by: • his wife, Vickie • his adopted brother, Barry; • two granddaughters, Winnie and Lisa (the daughters of Nimoy‟s predeceased son, Celestine. Celestine was born of a previous marriage between Nimoy and Grace); • an extra-marital son, Gary; • Harry and Isaac, the sons of Gary (Harry and Isaac were born of the marriage between Gary and Zinzi). At his de...