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Sings of Death Include: correct answer: -Lack of Pulse/Respiration -Absence of Heartbeat -Lack of Corneal Reflex and Pupillary Constriction -Coolness of the Body -Rigor Mortis -Livor Mortis Rigor Mortis correct answer: Stiffness of the body that sets in several hours after death Rigor Mortis (Continued) correct answer: -Starts in the smaller muscles (jaw, extremities) **First Indicator appears after 2-4 hours** **Maximum Indicator is after 8-12 hours** -Onset and Dissipation of ...

A 30-year-old male dies of AIDS; it is permissible for the death investigator to: a. Release property taken at the scene to the family b. Disclose information about the death to interested parties c. Inform the media as to the cause of death d. Amend the death certificate for the emotional well being of the family e. Release the cause and manner of death to friends and associates correct answer: a. Release property taken at the scene to the family When attempting to assist a coworker ...

ANECEPHALIC An infant born without a brain BEREAVEMENT Sorrow following the death of a loved one BRAIN DEATH Final cessation of activity in the central nervous system, as indicated by a flat EEG or absence of cerebral blood flow for a predetermined period of time CARDIAC DEATH Final cessation of activity in the cardiovascular system involving the heart and blood vessels CESSATION The final stoppage of action CORONER Typically an elected official who decid...

JBL Module 4 Practice Exam JBL Module 4 Exam Latest Questions with Complete Solutions / Verified Answers A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed MDI, you should: A. check the drug's expiration date to ensure that it is still current. B. contact medical control and apprise him or her of what you did. C. reassess the patient and document her response to the medicatio...

Test Bank for Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 9th Edition By Gardenhire, ISBN-10:0323299687 Complete All Chapters 2024. What is the name of the receptor sites that are located in the peripheral vasculature, the heart, bronchial muscle, and bronchial blood vessels? a. Beta 2 receptors c. Alpha receptors b. Gamma receptors d. Beta 1 receptors ANS: C Alpha receptors are located in the peripheral vasculature, the heart, bronchial muscle, and bronchial blood vessels. PTS: 1 2. Which re...

What/Why should patients avoid when taking antihistamines such as Benadryl? correct answer: Patient should avoid alcoholic drinks and operating heavy machinery due to it's effect on the CNS. **Can cause drowsiness/sleepiness. **Mainly first-generation highly lipid soluble, crosses BBB. What are the concerns of prolonged use of Oxymetazoline (Afrin)? correct answer: May have rebound congestion is used for too long so length of treatment needs to be assessed. ** Also causes CNS s...

ATI ADVANCED MED SURG PROCTORED 2019 EXAM GUIDE WITH NGN 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin wi...

ATI Learning System 4.0: Pharmacology Final Exam, Questions & Verified Answers. (A+ Guide)-A nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a 6 year old client who has asthma and several prescription medications using metered dose inhalers (MDIs). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? A. Add a spacer to each MDI. B. Instruct the child to inhale more rapidly than usual when using an mdi. C. Request that the provider change the child's medications from ...

Barbituates Four main categories: 1. Ultra-short-acting - used to induce surgical anesthesia 2. Short-acting 3. Intermediate-acting - used as sedative-hypnotics 4. Long-acting Butalbital Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines. Phenobarbital Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant. Pentobarbital Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial pressure following trauma. Atropine Belladonna Alkaloid. Derived from certain plants including jimson weed and deadly nightshad...