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The nurse is performing a general survey. Which action is a component of the general survey? a. Observing the patient’s body stature and nutritional status . b. Interpreting the subjective information the patient has reported . c. Measuring the patients temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure . d. Observing specific body systems while performing the physical assessment . ANS: A The general survey is a study of the whole person that includes observing the patients physical ...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

ATLS EXAM 2023 (Questions and Answers, 100% Verified) ATLS EXAM 2023 (Questions and Answers, 100% Verified) Which of the following is the recommended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer C. Warm (40 degrees) water Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic br...

Nur 265 Literally Exam 3. (Answered) Complete Solution The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a client who has sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a motor vehicle crash. It is priority for the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) in the client: Takes prescribed warfarin daily. RATIONALE: Pg. 2400. Hemorrhage may occur as part of the primary injury and begin at the moment of impact. Warfarin is a blood thinner and the patient...

You are treating a 27-year old male in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred d/t the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? A) 1000 mL/hr B) 500 mL/hr C) 250 mL/hr D) 125 mL/hr - Answer- B) 500 mL/hr A patient has been in the ED for several hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and c/o leg pain. His wife ...

PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3.3 REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE What is the best airway device to use for smoke inhalation? Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed for supportive therapy in the management of inhalation injury. Most pertinent piece of information in evaluating a patient's ventilatory status? Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs through a patent airway. The majority of observations regarding ventilation focus on the movements of the chest....

Adult Health Final Exam Questions & Answers-* The nurse is teaching a client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about home care and management of symptoms. What should the nurse encourage the client to do at home? Select all that apply. A Allow periods of rest in the afternoon B Perform range of motion exercises daily C Place a pillow under the knees at night before sleeping D Use heating packs to relax stiff joints as needed - A, B, D A Patient presents with a butterfly sh...

PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3.3 REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE What is the best airway device to use for smoke inhalation? Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed for supportive therapy in the management of inhalation injury. Most pertinent piece of information in evaluating a patient's ventilatory status? Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs through a patent airway. The majority of observations regarding ventilation focus on the movements of the chest....

ANCC Med-surg certification Test Questions and Answers Point in RLQ abd of appendix. Tenderness indicates appendicitis - ANSWER Mc burney's point Place fingers under rt coastal margin and instruct to take deep breath. Increased tenderness with sudden stop during inhalation is a positive murphy's sign - ANSWER Murphy's sign All assessment used to r/o appendicitis - ANSWER Obturator muscle, psoas sign, Rovsing's sign Out dated and not recommended to use fo...

ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ATLS Posttest 2022 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: unavailability of a surgeon or operating room staff. multiple system injuries, including severe head injury. resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the hospital administration. widened mediastinum on chest x-r...