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Which of the following is an example of an unsafe scene for an EMT-Basic to enter? A. Fifty-four-year old male with difficulty breathing B. Twenty-three-year old female with abdominal pain C. Eighteen-year old adolescent with a gunshot wound to the chest D. Four-year old child with leg pain - C. Eighteen-year old adolescent with a gunshot wound to the chest Reason: Any dispatch to a call with violence involved, such as a gunshot wound, must be secured by police prior to EMS involvement....

The umbilical cord is wrapped tightly around the baby's neck and you have tried unsuccessfully to slip the cord over the head. What should your next course of action be? A. Push the baby's head into the vagina until the cord comes loose B. Clamp the cord in two places and cut it in the middle C. Support the head and suction the baby's nose and mouth D. Massage the uterus to stimulate harder contractions to free the baby - Clamp the cord in two places and cut it in the middle Yo...

Where does the modern EMS system have its origin? - ☑☑The modern EMS system has its origins in funeral homes, which often operated ambulances. However, funeral home operators were often serving competing business interests and patients received little trained care until the hospital. What is considered the "birth" of EMS? - ☑☑In 1966, a paper titled "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society" is published by the National Academy of Sciences. This pap...

You arrive to find a 48 year old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to: A. apply your AED B. administer supplemental oxygen C. obtain a past medical history D. assist the patient in taking his neighbor's nitroglycerin - B (Your first step is to administer supplemental oxygen. When treating chest pain, it is important to get oxygen to the patient as...

A 13-year-old male presents with left arm pain after a fall. You observe swelling and a deformity to his left lower arm. You are unable to palpate a pulse distal to the injury. You should first A. place his arm in a sling and swathe. B. splint his arm in the anatomical position. C. splint his arm in the position found. D. place him on a long backboard. - B, splint his arm in the anatomical position. A 48-year-old male presents with a laceration to his abdomen. You observe bowel protruding ...

A 13-year-old male presents with left arm pain after a fall. You observe swelling and a deformity to his left lower arm. You are unable to palpate a pulse distal to the injury. You should first A. place his arm in a sling and swathe. B. splint his arm in the anatomical position. C. splint his arm in the position found. D. place him on a long backboard. - B, splint his arm in the anatomical position. A 48-year-old male presents with a laceration to his abdomen. You observe bowel protruding ...

The nurse has just reassessed the condition of a postoperative client who was admitted 1 hour ago to the surgical unit. The nurse plans to monitor which parameter most carefully during the next hour? 1. Urine output of 20ml/hour 2. Temperature of 37.6 C 3. Blood pressure of 114/70 4. Serous drainage on the surgical dressing - 1. Urine output should be maintained at a minimum of 30mL/hour for an adult. An output of less than that for each of 2 consecutive hours should be reported to the heal...

A perioperative nurse is preparing a patient for surgery for treatment of a ruptured spleen as the result of an automobile crash. The nurse knows that this type of surgery belongs in what category? a. Minor, diagnostic b. Minor, elective c. Major, emergency d. Major, palliative - ☑☑c. This surgery would involve a major body organ, has the potential for postoperative complications, requires hospitalization, and must be done immediately to save the patient's life. Elective surgery is a pr...

Which teaching by the nurse during the preoperative period best informs the patient regarding the primary purpose of an incentive spirometer? - The PURPOSE (key word!) of the incentive spirometer is that it will encourage lung expansion, thus decreasing atelectasis. Proper use entails holding the breath 3 to 5 seconds at a time, setting daily goals, and sealing the lips tightly around the mouth piece are all directions on how to use the device, but do not describe its function. (be careful o...

A patient is to have a left inguinal hernia repair at the outpatient surgical clinic. Preoperatively, it is most important for the nurse to determine whether the a. patient has had any experience with outpatient surgery in the past. b. patient's medical plan covers outpatient surgery. c. patient plans to stay overnight at the surgical center. d. patient has someone available for transportation and care at home. - D The nurse is assessing a 36-year-old woman who has been admitt...

A patient with deep partial-thickness burns experiences severe pain associated with nausea during dressing changes. Which action will be most useful in decreasing the patient's nausea? - Administer the prescribed morphine sulfate before dressing changes. A patient who has been NPO during treatment for nausea and vomiting caused by gastric irritation is to start oral intake. Which of these should the nurse offer to the patient? - A dish of lemon gelatin. A patient who is receiving chemothe...

Five minutes after receiving a preoperative sedative medication by IV injection, a patient asks to get up to go to the bathroom to urinate. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take? 1. Offer the patient to use the urinal/bedpan after explaining the need to maintain safety. 2. Assist the patient to the bathroom and stay next to the door to assist patient back to bed when done. 3. Allow the patient to go to the bathroom since the onset of the medication will be more than 5 minu...

The nurse recognizes the value of leg exercises in the prevention of postoperative thrombophlebtitis. When should the nurse teach the correct technique for leg exercises to a patient? a. upon transfer from post anesthetic care unit to the post surgical unit b. prior to surgery c. when early signs of venous stasis are evident d. in post anesthetic recovery - B The nurse is providing teaching to a patient regarding pain control after surgery. What time does the nurse inform the patient is t...

For which reasons would a nurse review infant mortality statistics in the United States? Select all that apply. Measures the quality of pregnancy care Reviews information on overall nutrition Compares health with those of other states Determines infant health and available care Provides an index of the country's general health - Measures the quality of pregnancy care Reviews information on overall nutrition Determines infant health and available care Provides an index of the co...

A program designed to decrease the infant mortality rate in the United States would probably make the greatest impact if it focused on which aspect of care? A) offering increased WICC availability B) reducing the number of home births C) increasing the education level of parents D) increasing the number of women receiving prenatal care - Ans: D Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance Cognitive Level: Apply Page: 11 Feedback: Receiving prenatal care has proven to be a major s...

a nurse is caring for a client who is taking alprazolam. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? - ☑☑ceftriaxone a nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client states "I feel like my incision ripped open" the nurse notes dehiscence of the incision. which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ☑☑place the client in a low-fowlers position a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving r...

What natural supplement/homeopathic remedy is used to help heal burns and wounds? - Aloe vera What is lavage? - Washing out of a body cavity, such as a colon or stomach with water or a medicated solution What is a peritoneal lavage? - a diagnostic test in which a catheter is inserted into peritoneal cavity and fluid is aspirated with a syringe. It is most commonly performed to assess for bleeding in abd cavity in clients who have experienced blunt trauma. What are catecholamines? - adre...

A nurse provided discharge teaching to new parents on how to care for their newborn following circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates the need for further clarification? Select one: a. "I should not remove the yellow exudate on the end of the penis." b. "I will clean his penis with each diaper change." c. "The circumcision will heal completely within a couple of weeks." d. "I can give him a tub bath in two days." - d. "I can give him a tub bath i...

A client who has a diagnosis of complete placenta previa is admitted to the labor and delivery suite at 36 weeks gestation with contractions 5 min in frequency and 1 min in duration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Rupture the amniotic sac B. Medicate the client for pain C. Prepare the client for a cesarean section D. Perform a vaginal exam - Prepare the client for a cesarean section A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client lying on the floor in a pud...

A client who has a diagnosis of complete placenta previa is admitted to the labor and delivery suite at 36 weeks gestation with contractions 5 min in frequency and 1 min in duration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Rupture the amniotic sac B. Medicate the client for pain C. Prepare the client for a cesarean section D. Perform a vaginal exam - Prepare the client for a cesarean section A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client lying on the floor in a pud...