Brainymaniac

The nurse is caring for a group of patients on a medical unit. After receiving report, which patient should the nurse see first? A. A 42-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis who was admitted with sepsis B. A 72-year-old patient with Parkinson's disease who has aspiration pneumonia C. A 38-year-old patient with myasthenia gravis who declined prescribed medications D. A 45-year-old patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis who refuses enteral feedings - C. A 38-year-old patient with ...

A client presents with a headache and complaining of vision difficulties. Which cranial nerve might be defective in this client? A) VIII (Vestibulocochlear) B) VII (Facial) C) XI (Accessory) D) III (Oculomotor) - Answer: D A client presents to the ED with loss of consciousness. The RN evaluates the client using the Glasgow Coma Scale. The results are as follows: Eyes open to speech Abnormal flexion of extremities Use of inappropriate words What would the RN estimate this client...

NREMT STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ EXAM BUNDLE

aerobic metabolism - Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen. agonal gasps - occasional, gasping breaths that occur after the heart has stopped airway - The upper airway tract or the passage above the larynx, which includes the nose, mouth, and throat. alveolar minute volume - The volume of air moved through the lungs in 1 minute minus the dead space; calculated by multiplying tidal volume (minus dead space) and respiratory rate. alveolar ventilation - The vol...

Initial Assessment: B-SMNAC - - BSI (body substance isolation); - Scene Safety; - Mechanism of Injury (MOI)/Nature of Illness (NOI); - Number of Patients; - Assistance (additional units, Fire, Police, etc.); - C-spine (and/or C-collar) Initial Assessment: G-CAAT - - General Impression; - Chief Complaints, Life Threats (hemorrhage); - AVPU; - ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); - Transport Decision (Load and Go or Stay and Play) Components of General Impression - ASSS-FLOP-...

Abortion - A spontaneous or elective termination of pregnancy before the 20th week of gestation Abrasion - An injury resulting from friction of the skin against an object. Results in the removal of the epidermis. Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - A blanket term for a number of conditions affecting the heart in which the coronary arteries are narrowed or occluded by fat deposits (plaque), clots, or spasm Afterbirth - The placenta, membranes of the amniotic sac, part of the umbilical co...

When assessing a conscious patient with an MOI that suggests spinal injury, you should: - determine if the strength in all extremities is equal. During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should: - allow him time to think about the question and respond to it. While at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are two critically injured patients...

While treating a patient, you call your supervising hospital on your cell phone and speak to the on- duty medical director regarding treatment of a patient with chest pain. The medical director authorizes an additional dose of nitroglycerin, outside of normal protocol. This is an example of a- standing orders b- off-line medical control c- on-line medical control d- consent - c- on-line medical control Your patient is experiencing uncontrollable vomiting. Upon arriving at the patients re...

EMT (basic) level of training - Provide basic, immediate care including bleeding control, CPR, AED, and emergency childbirth. Advanced oxygen and ventilation skills, pulse oximetry, noninvasive blood pressure monitoring, and administration of certain medications. EMT roles and responsibilities - Equipment preparedness Emergency vehicle operations Establish and maintain scene safety Patient assessment and treatment Lifting and moving Strong verbal and written communication skills Pati...

Hypovolemia - A state of decreased blood volume. Shock. Acute - With rapid onset. Agonal Respirations - Gasping type respirations that have no pattern and occur very infrequently; a sign of impending cardiac or respitory arrest. Apneic - Temporary absence or cessation of breathing. Artery - Blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart. Aspiration - Breathing a foreign substance into the lungs. Avulsion - A loose flap of skin and soft tissue that has been torn loos...