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During spontaneous breathing, which body reflex prevents overinflating of the lungs? - correct answerHering-Breuer receptors Which of these airway adjuncts requires the use of specialized equipment? - correct answer Endotracheal (ET) tube A drop in blood pressure of greater than 10 torr during inspiration is called: - correct answer pulsus paradoxus. One indication for a cricothyrotomy is: - correct answer massive facial trauma. Of these steps recommended for successful intubation on...

A fracture to which of the following places the patient at greatest risk for shock? - correct answer Femur A patient who experiences an open fracture has the greatest risk for: - correct answer Infection Which body part is at highest risk for a dislocation? - correct answer Shoulder Which of the following is appropriate to use as a soft splint? - correct answer Pillow When applying a binder, which of the following would you do? - correct answer Wrap a piece of cloth around the patien...

D. brush the chemical from his arm and then flush the skin with water. - correct answer A construction worker complains of intense pain after a bag of dry powder was spilled on his arm. The EMT should: Select one: A. immediately flush the skin with clean water for 15 to 20 minutes. B. cover the exposed area with a sterile dressing and elevate his arm. C. brush the chemical from his arm and cover it with a sterile dressing. D. brush the chemical from his arm and then flush the s...

Physiologically, the term respiration refers to the: A. mechanical process that moves air into and out of the lungs. B. exchange of gases at the alveolar-capillary interface. C. exchange of gases at the cellular level. D. exchange of all gases, nutrients, and wastes at the cellular level. - correct answer C The amount of gas moved in and out of the respiratory tract in one minute is termed: A. minute volume. B. tidal volume. C. residual volume. D. alveolar volume. - correc...

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had an ECG. The nurse notes that leads I, II, and III differ from one another on the cardiac rhythm strip. How should the nurse best respond? A)Recognize that the view of the electrical current changes in relation to the lead placement. B)Recognize that the electrophysiological conduction of the heart differs with lead placement. C)Inform the technician that the ECG equipment has malfunctioned. D)Inform the physician that the patient is exper...

To assess for facial droop, you should have the patient: - correct answer look up at you, smile, and show his or her teeth. Which of the following considerations is NOT important when conducting a Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen? - correct answer Duration of symptoms more than a week Which environment is MOST beneficial for a patient with a headache? - correct answer A dark, quiet room Question content area top Part 1 Intracranial causes of neurologic emergencies arise within th...

Admission forms list the procedures that must be performed. - correct answer forms Patients and family members should be oriented to a health care facility. - correct answer oriented Never rush or hurry the patient during an admission, transfer, or discharge. - correct answer admission The first sign of a pressure ulcer is a red or blue-gray discoloration on the intact skin. - correct answer pressure ulcer Patients confined to bed should have their position changed at least every two...

Issuing and enforcing rules and regulations with which dental practitioners must comply are the roles of a(n) ___________ agency. - correct answer regulatory The premier infection-control education organization in dentistry is the - correct answer OSAP The federal agency that protects the public's health and safety, at home and abroad, is the - correct answer CDC Infection-control procedures practiced in dentistry today are based on the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Heal...

The information gathered from the physical assessment can be used for what specific purposes? (Page 376) - correct answer The information gathered from the physical assessment can be used for a variety of purposes: (1) Determining the patient's level of health and physioligic functioning. (2) Confirming a diagnosis of: -disfunction -disease -inability to carry out daily living (3) Indicating specific body areas or systems for additional testing or examination (4) Evaluatin...

The staff mix available for the medical-surgical unit includes RNs, LPN/LVNs, and nursing assistants. Which client does the nurse plan to assign to an experienced LPN/LVN? a) Client with a stage I pressure injury who requires turning every 2 hours. b) Client who needs grafting of a second-degree burn on the right leg. c) Client who needs discharge teaching after receiving steroids for Stevens-Johnson syndrome. d) Client with a sutured facial tear after falling off a bike. - correct answer)...

The primary role of The Joint Commission (TJC) is: A. granting magnet status to excellent hospitals. b. lobbying Congress on behalf of Medicare/Medicaid patients. c. ensuring medical facilities meet patient safety guidelines. d. inspecting hospitals for compliance of infection control standards. - correct answer C. ensuring medical facilities meet patient safety guidelines. The Joint Commission publishes a Sentinel Event Alert every month. Which of the following is the best example of a...

A patient has a new order for the adrenergic drug doxazosin (Cardura). When providing education about this drug, the nurse will include which instructions? a. "Weigh yourself daily, and report any weight loss to your prescriber." b. "Increase your potassium intake by eating more bananas and apricots." c. "The impaired taste associated with this medication usually goes away in 2 to 3 weeks." d. "Be sure to lie down after taking the first dose, because first-dose hypotensi...

List the three skills that will help you adequately determine the patient's needs: - correct answer Observation, evaluation, and assessment. List steps you can take to reassure and comfort patients who feel anxious: - correct answer1) Touch patients reassuringly and tell them what to expect. 2) Respect patient's modesty 3) Let them know when you leave the area and when you expect to return 4) Escort ambulatory patients to and from various areas of the facility. List consideration...

Medication reconciliation is conducted at which point in a patient's care? - correct answer- admission - transfer - discharge * All of the answers are correct Which of the following organizations includes medication reconciliation in its hospital accreditation standards? - correct answer The Joint Commission Medication reconciliation processes were developed to address a breakdown in: - correct answer communication When preparing to obtain a medication history from a patient, the ...

Range of Motion ROM - correct answer exercises done to maintain the health of the musculoskeletal system Contracture - correct answer tightening and shortening of a muscle Foot Drop - correct answer common contracture Active ROM exercises - correct answer performed by patents who are able to move each joint without assistance Active assistive ROM exercises - correct answer patient actively moves the joints but receives assistance to complete the entire ROM Passive ROM exercises - ...

subacute care - correct answer care for an illness or condition given to people who need less care than for an acute (sudden onset, short-term) illness or injury but more than for a chronic (long-term) illness Which type of surgery must be performed for health reasons but is not an emergency - correct answer urgent BLANK surgery is unexpected and unscheduled and must be performed immediately to save a life or limb - correct answer emergency Which type of surgery is chosen by the patient...

True/False Admission to a health care facility can cause anxiety and fear for many patients and their families. - correct answer True True/False A patient cannot leave a health care facility without a written doctor's order. - correct answer False True/False In order to protect a patient's possessions when the patient is admitted to a health care facility, a personal inventory list is made of clothing, valuables, and personal items. - correct answer True True/False Transfers f...

What is Adherence? - correct answer The act of sticking to something What is Compliance? - correct answer The act of following through a request or demand What is Medication adherence? - correct answer Means patients taking the right dose at the right times prescribed by the provider The reasons patients do not take their medications correctly are - correct answer forgetfulness, confusion on how to take it, side effects, cost, and feeling it is not helping Coaching provides patient ...

What is the basic working unit of the nervous system ? - correct answer- the neuron / nerve cell What makes up the central nervous system ? What makes up the peripheral nervous system ? - correct answer- central nervous system : the brain and spinal cord - peripheral nervous system : the nerves connected to the spinal cord that extend throughout the body . List 3 functions of the nervous system . - correct answer- controls and coordinates all body functions - it sends messages througho...

Heat applied to a large part of the body will cause: A. vasoconstriction B. vasodilation C. decreased blood flow to the body part D. increased blood pressure to the area - correct answer B. vasodilation Infrared therapy used heat produced by A. electricity B. water C. chemicals D. sound waves E. wavelengths - correct answer E. wavelengths Cryotherapy is a form of treatment that uses: A. sound waves and microwaves B. ice packs and cold packs C. paraffin wax D. hot compres...