Immobilization devices Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Management of musculoskeletal injuries/disorders frequently include what? correct answersThe use of casts, splints, braces, traction, surgery or a combination of these What is the purpose of immobilization devices correct answersto increase stability of bones and joints, support an extremity, or reduce the load on weight bearing structures. what are the different types of immobilization devices correct answerssplint sling abduction pillow (shoulder/arm) immobilizer soft cervical collar...

1. 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 2. Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them - D. Presence ...

Exam 3: NSG223 / NSG 223 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II / Med Surg 2 Exam | Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Diabetes Insipidus Clinical Manifestations Answer: Without the action of ADH on the distal nephron of the kidney, an enormous daily output (greater than 250 mL per hour) of very dilute urine with a specific gravity of 1.001 to 1.005 occurs. The urine contains no abnormal substances such as glucose or albumin. Because of th...

ATLS Post Test 2023/2024 (100% CORRECT & VERIFIED) 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-ray following blunt th...

A sandbag cannot be placed directly over the injured site for which of the following reasons? A. Because its radiopaque B. Because it decreases radiographic density of the image C. Because it reduces physical strain on the patient D. Because its radiolucent - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------A. Because it's radiopaque Which of the following is the study of older adults? A. Middle-Aged Adults B. Mature Adults C. Pediatrics D. Gerontology - -------- CORRECT ANSWERS----------D. Gerontolo...

1. You are giving a presentation to a group of laypeople on the importance of calling EMS immediately for cardiac arrest patients. What point should you emphasize the MOST? A: CPR and defibrillation are key factors in patient survival. B: Laypeople are incapable of providing adequate CPR. C: Rapid transport significantly reduces patient mortality. D: Cardiac drug therapy is the most important EMS treatment.: A: CPR and defibrillation are key factors in patient survival. Early high-quality CP...

POST TEST ATLS 2021| 2022| 2023 With Correct and Verified ANSWERS (SOAL POST TEST ). 1. Cardiac tamponade after trauma a. is seldom life-threatening b. can be excluded by an upright, AP chest x-ray c. can be confused with a tension pneumothorax d. causes a fall in systolic pressure of > 15 mm Hg with expiration e. most commonly occurs after blunt injury to the anterior chest wall 2. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? a. L...

Varicose Veins correct answer: Distended veins, usually occurring in the lower extremities What is the etiology of varicose veins? correct answer: Trauma (often to the saphenous vein) failure of valves, decreasing the activity of muscle pump and/or gravitational pull in the venous system leads to backflow, pooling and dilated veins What are the risk factors for varicose veins? correct answer: Age, gender, family history, obesity, pregnancy, DVT and leg trauma treatment for varicose v...

68W COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT MODULES I-III QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization Motor vehicle accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a MRAP Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) Primary Blast Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds Secondary Blast Casualty is thrown into a solid object Tertiary Blast What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield Extremity Hemorrhage W...

Select the member of the healthcare team that is paired with one of the main functions of this team member. A. Occupational therapist: Gait exercises B. Physical therapist: The provision of assistive devices to facilitate the activities of daily living C. Speech and language therapist: The treatment of swallowing disorders D. Case manager: Ordering medications and treatments - *Correct Response: C* Speech and language therapists assess and treat patients with a swallowing disorder; they al...