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Harper's Weekly 1881 series on Newton Creek - CORRECT ANSWER * Publishes series of writings that exposed the health and safety conditions surrounding Newtown Creek from oil refineries' pollution * Caught major attention from public and the NY State Board of Health to take steps to fix situation * Symbolized significance and power of media that allowed public to see the fearful situation * Saw the negative impact that big businesses had on residential neighborhoods Munn & Scott Scandal ...

What are the late signs of breathing compromise? - CORRECT ANS - Tracheal deviation - JVD What are signs of ineffective breathing? - CORRECT ANS - AMS - Cyanosis, especially around the mouth - Asymmetric expansion of chest wall - Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration - Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing - Sucking chest wounds - Absent or diminished breath sounds - Administer O2 via NRB or assist ventilati...

What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? - CORRECT ANS A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Control F = Full set of VS/Focused Adjuncts/Facilitate Family Presence G = Give comfort measures H = History/Head-to-toe assessment I = Inspect posterior surfaces What is assessed in Airway while simultaneously protecting the cervical spine? - CORRECT ANS Assess: ...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - CORRECT ANS a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin ...

1. Preparation and Triage 2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G) 3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer) 4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts 5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care 6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - CORRECT ANS Initial Assessment 1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 2. B- breathing and Ventilation 3. circulation and control of hemorrhage 4. D - disability (n...

The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? - CORRECT ANS endotracheal tube Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - CORRECT ANS subdural hematoma A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation? - COR...

What are the greatest risks for transport? - CORRECT ANS Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/or team members According to newtons law which of these two force is greater: size or force? - CORRECT ANS Neither. For each force there is an equal and opposite reaction. What is the relati...

The symbol "O" in the Current Procedural Terminology reference is used to indicate what? - CORRECT ANS Reinstated or recycled code In the anesthesia section of the CPT manual, what are considered qualifying circumstances? - CORRECT ANS Add-on codes As of April 1, 2014 what is the maximum number of diagnoses that can be reported on the CMS-1500 claim form before a further claim is required? - CORRECT ANS 12 What is considered proper supportive documentation for reporting CPT and ICD cod...

What word represents the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners? - CORRECT ANS Board What is the term for a person licensed to practice chiropractic by the board? - CORRECT ANS Chiropractor What includes making an incision into any tissue, cavity, or organ by any person or implement? - CORRECT ANS Incisive or Surgical procedure An incisive or surgical procedure does not include what? - CORRECT ANS The use of a needle for the purpose of drawing blood or diagnostic testing. If a person uses...

Two - CORRECT ANS in order to supervise a provisional licensee, the sponsor mush have been licensed for a minimum of ____ years Three - CORRECT ANS Texas Law requires the funeral service establishment document the efforts to obtain permission to embalm for a minimum of ____ hours One must be a provisional licensee for a minimum of ___ months and a maximum of ___ months - CORRECT ANS 12, 24 When does 'Funeral Directing' begin? - CORRECT ANS First Call When does 'Funeral Directing' end?...