Hypothermia - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

1. What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curveCorrect ans - Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues A shift to the left occurs in an environment of low metabolic demand (hypothermia, hypocapnia, alkalosis), increasing hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen. 2. EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle crash. EMS reports significant damage to the driver's side of the car. The patient is asking to have th...

Exam 2: NSG222/ NSG 222 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Family Nursing | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTIONS Hypoglycemia Baby Hypoglycemia: Temporary low plasma glucose concentrations are common in healthy newborns. Hypoglycemia affects as many as 40% of all full-term newborns. It is defined as a blood glucose level of less than 30 mg/dL or a plasma concentration of less than 45 mg/dL in the first 72 hours of life. Most newborns experience tra...

NIFA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A LATEST VERSION 2023/2024 peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - CORRECT ANSWER metallic taste in mouth positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - CORRECT ANSWER ulnar nerve injury positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - CORRECT ANSWER upper body ramp depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - CORRECT ANSWER succinylcholin...

2023 ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS 1. The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals is the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) a. Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiac arrests. e. Reduce surgical site infection. ANS: B, D, E Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the occurrence of hypothermia. Prevention ...

California Boating Final Exam B Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCalifornia Boating Final Exam B Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCalifornia Boating Final Exam B Questions and Answers 100% CorrectUnder which condition is a person at greatest risk of developing hypothermia - ANSWER-Being immersed in Coldwater How will a boat perform if it is loaded beyond its capacity - ANSWER-It will be difficult to control A life jacket on your vessel should be sized for which person on board - ANSWER-I...

1. A first response team isworking at the location of a bombing incident. a nurse triaging a group of clients should give treatment priority to which of the following clients. 2. a client who has superficial partial thickness burn injuries over 5% of his body 3. a client who has a femur fracture with a 2+ pedal pulse 4. a client who is ambulatory andexhibits manic behavior 5. a client who has a rigid abdomen with manifestations of shock. 2. a nurse is working with a community health care t...

The number one patient safety issue identified in a survey of peri-operative nurses is preventing: - Wrong site/procedure/patient surgery Reprocessing (flashing) instruments in the OR is high risk because: - OR personnel not properly trained to reprocess instruments To safely transfer and position patients in a manner that prevents shearing, personnel should use a mechanical lifting device for a supine-to-supine transfer of a patient weighing more than: - 157 lbs _______________ should be ...

Exam 1: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Why is food and fluid withheld before surgery? Answer: The purpose of withholding food and fluid before surgery is to prevent aspiration. Q: Obese patients are at higher risk for what kind of postoperative complications? & why? Answer: Pulmonary Complications An obese patient tends to have shallow respirations when supine, increasing the risk of h...

Exam 3: NUR 2459 / NUR2459 (Latest 2023/2024) Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing Exam|Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| Rasmussen  Which of the following ego defense mechanisms describes the underlying psychodynamics of somatic symptom disorder? a. Denial of depression b. Repression of anxiety c. Suppression of grief d. Displacement of anger  Answer: b. Repression of anxiety  Nursing care for a client with somatic symptom disorder should focus on helping th...

Exam 3: NSG 430/ NSG430 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing II Review| Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: When a patient arrives in the emergency department with a facial fracture, which action will the nurse take first? a. Assess for nasal bleeding and pain. b. Apply ice to the face to reduce swelling. c. Use a cervical collar to stabilize the spine. d. Check the patient's alertness and orientation. Answer: c Q: When caring for a patient who...