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The triage nurse is assessing a victim of a stab wound. According to the paramedics, the victim was stabbed by a male attacker. The knife blade is 6 inches (7.2 cm) in length and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in width. The "point of entry" of the stab wound is two inches above and left of the victim's xiphoid process. Which vital organ(s) are at an increased risk of being in the direct path of injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart Lungs Diaphragm What way do females stab? - CORRECT ANSWER Downwards W...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

TMC PRACTICE QUESTIONS A- KETTERING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) 1. A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances. ANSWER - C. heart failure. 2. A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers...

WGU D236 Pathophysiology Questions And Answers 2023 (verified Q&A) What is Starling's Law of Capillary forces? How does this explain why a nutritionally deficient child would have edema? - Correct answer-Starling's Law describes how fluids move across the capillary membrane. There are two major opposing forces that act to balance each other, hydrostatic pressure (pushing water out of the capillaries) and osmotic pressure (including oncontic pressure, which pushes fluid into the cap...

HESI EXIT NGN FORMAT EXAM | 800+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (2023/ 2024 Newly Updated) Q: A female client on the mental health unit frequently asks the nurse when she can be discharged. Then, becoming more anxious, she begins to pace the hallway. What intervention should the nurse implement first? Answer: Explore the client's reasons for wanting to be discharged. Q: The nurse is assessing a primigravida a 39-weeks gestation during a weekly prenatal visit. Which finding is ...

Rasmussen - MDC III - Final Exam, questions and answers| 100% accurate, graded A+ respiratory alkalosis high pH, low CO2 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic metabolic acidosis low pH, low HCO3 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic respiratory acidosis low pH, high CO2 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic metabolic alkalosis high pH, high ...

WGU pathophysiology D236-Exam Questions and Answers 2022/2023 What is Starling's Law of Capillary forces? How does this explain why a nutritionally deficient child would have edema? - ANSWER Starling's Law describes how fluids move across the capillary membrane. There are two major opposing forces that act to balance each other, hydrostatic pressure (pushing water out of the capillaries) and osmotic pressure (including oncontic pressure, which pushes fluid into the capillaries). Bot...

Acid/Base Balance (Start times: 30:00) In order to solve acid-base disorders, it is important to know the normal values for pH, CO2 and HCO3 (bicarbonate), which are shown below • pH 7.35 to 7.45 • CO2 35 to 45 • HCO3 22 to 26 The first value to look at in an acid-base disorder is the pH • If pH is <7.35, the acid-base imbalance is acidotic • If pH is <7.45, the acid-base imbalance is alkalotic Now, to determine if the imbalance is metabolic or respiratory, determin...

Nursing 120 Introduction to Med Surg Final Exam Guide 2023. ABG Interpretation: - Throwing up, metabolic alkalosis - Flu, metabolic alkalosis - Main sign of metabolic alkalosis: tingling and numbing sensation, typically fingers and toes - Diarrhea, metabolic acidosis pH 7.35-7.45 PCO2 35-45 (resp) HCO3 22-26 (met) PaCO2 35-45 mm Hg Pa02 88-100 mm Hg SaO2 > 95% 2. Chest Pain: Nursing Action - LAB Tests: o Troponin I & troponin T o CPK/CKMB o Myoglobin  Purpose: cardiac biom...

.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Whic...