Describe negligence - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive opens eyes spontaneously answers questions appropriately LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyes and respond to questions falls asleep easily LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light shaking is confused slow to respond LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely responds to painful stimuli *example* rubbing sternum abnormal posturing may be prese...

150 NREMT Exam Questions and Answers, 2022/2023 update, GRADED A Document Content and Description Below 150 NREMT Exam Questions and Answers 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 o ld 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 w...

Test Bank For Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada 5th Edition by Jane Tyerman, Shelley Cobbett PN Chapter 01: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada Tyerman: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When caring for patients using evidence-informed practice, which of the following does the nurse use? a. Clinical judgement based on experience b. Evidence from a clinical research study c. The best available eviden...

CPNRE examWhich is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - correct answer Administer rescue inhaler Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and whe...

Test Bank - Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing, 6th Edition (Stanhope, 2022), Chapter 1-32 | All Chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Community and Prevention Oriented Practice to Improve Population Health Chapter 2. The History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing Chapter 3. The Changing U.S. Health and Public Health Care Systems Chapter 4. Ethics in Public and Community Health Nursing Practice Chapter 5. Cultural Influences in Nursing in ...

What is the basic role of corrections? FND 1030.106/Intro to criminal justice system - ANSWER It is to execute the sentence of the judiciary on the federal, state, and local level. Level of proof required in civil liability cases is.........? Law 1050.102/Liability of Peace Officers - ANSWER preponderance of evidence Elements of negligence for civil liability Law 1050.102/Liability of Peace Officers - ANSWER Burden of Proof rests with the plaintiff in a negligence action against a...

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) I PN-RN: Foundations of Nursing Practice Test 2023 An Alzheimer patient is actively resistive to basic hygiene. However, in order to meet basic standards for hygiene, how frequently should the patient be bathed? Biweekly Weekly Two to three times weekly Daily - Correct answer-Two to three times weekly While adults don't usually need daily baths, they should bathe two to three times weekly. Grab bars, shower or tub seats, tub mats, handheld sh...

1. Question Name: 0001 Type: MC Objective: CH 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing Item Bank: Perry Maternal Child Nursing Care 5th edition When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: * A. Diabetes mellitus. B. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). C. Chronic hypertension. D. Anemia. Correct Answer: A Explanation/Rationale: ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes...

LITIGATION FINAL EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS The Model Rules of Professional Conduct, developed by the American Bar Association, and adopted by most states, describe the ________________ rules that apply to lawyer's conduct and obligations to the courts, their clients, other lawyers, and the public. - correct answer ethical a - dismissal is a dismissal of a civil action by agreement of the parties - correct answer stipulated A ____________________________ is a claim that ...

Medical Law and Ethics Chapter 6 with Certified Solutions Name and briefly describe the four Cs of medical malpractice prevention. *caring: care about patients and colleagues *communication: communicate clearly and accurately *competence: know your limitations, update credentials, confer with other professionals, stay informed *charting: documentation is proof, chart clearly and accurately. Briefly describe how practicing effective communication skills can help prevent a medical malpractice law...