Fractures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CCDS IBHRE LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A Rheobase the lowest point on a strength duration curve at an infinitely long pulse duration Chronaxie time the pulse width at twice the rheobase value. It approximates the most efficient stimulation pulse duration Charge (formula) Charge= I(current) x T(time) Furman's formula Energy(microjoules)= I(current)xV(voltage)xT(pulse width) Ohms law formula Voltage(electromotive force)= I(current/flow of electrons) x R(resistance to current flow in ohms) F...

West Coast EMT Block 2 Exam A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. - ANSWER B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by by...

NUR 1024: NCLEX Questions on Fractures Latest Update Already Passed What is the primary goal in the immediate management of a patient with a compound fracture? - A) Immobilize the fracture site - B) Administer pain medication - C) Perform surgical reduction - D) Apply ice to the injury A) Immobilize the fracture site *Rationale:* The primary goal is to immobilize the fracture site to prevent further injury and reduce the risk of complications, such as infection or worsening of the f...

ATLS POST TEST 4 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-2024 REAL EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |AGRADE A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return ...

West Coast EMT Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers (2023/2024 New!!) Q: External bleeding from a vein is relatively easy to control because Answer: veins are under a lower pressure. Q: According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a patient's burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal to of his or her total BSA. Answer: 1% Q: In which of the following patients should you remove an impaled object?- Answer: a pulseless and apneic patient ...

MEDSURG Fractures and Amputations Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the primary goal of immobilizing a fracture immediately after injury? The primary goal is to prevent further injury, maintain proper alignment, and reduce the risk of complications. How does the application of a cast contribute to the healing process of a fracture? A cast immobilizes the fractured bone, maintains proper alignment, and protects the area from further injury while it heals. What are common signs...

Fractures and Amputations- (In Class) NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary concern for a nurse when managing a patient with a fresh compound fracture? - A) Pain relief - B) Infection prevention - C) Physical therapy - D) Nutritional support B) Infection prevention *Rationale:* In a compound fracture, where the bone breaks through the skin, preventing infection is crucial due to the exposure of the bone. Which type of fracture is characterized by a ...

Properties of Calcium phosphate antibiotic beads - Correct Answer-non exothermic Must use powder Peaks at 3 hours and then elutes over 72 hours 120 day shelf life Most common 5th metatarsal fracture - Correct Answer-Avulsion fracture (about 50% of 5th met fractures) normal IM between 4 and 5? normal lateral bowing angle? - Correct Answer-IM= 6.5-9.0 bowing angle=2.6 What is the Myerson procedure? - Correct Answer-use of EHB in correction of HAV. What is biologic fixation? - Co...

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An unresponsive 2-year-old child was found by his mother with a bottle labeled "Elavil 50 mg" by his side. Which piece of information is important to obtain from his mother? A. The size of the medication bottle. B. The expiration date of the medication. C. The number of pills left in the bottle. D. The person for whom the medication was prescribe. -Answer C. The number of pills left in the bottle. A nurse providing crisis intervention to the family of a seriously ill child can best ke...