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PHTLS 9th Edition (Latest 2023/ 2024) Exam |Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A QUESTION Hyperventilation of a patient with suspected traumatic brain injury should occur when? a. At time of injury b. When signs of impending brain herniation are present c. During a concussion d. Whenever the patient complains of headache Answer: *b. When signs of impending brain herniation are present* QUESTION Patients with suspected traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are susceptible t...

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a client admitted with a possible pituitary disorder. Which information has the most immediate implication for the client's care? A. Blood glucose 125 mg/dL B. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 40 mg/dL C. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L D. Serum sodium 110 mEq/L The nurse is teaching a client about maintaining a proper diet to prevent an endocrine disorder. Which food does the nurse suggest after the client indicates a dislike of fish? A. Iodize...

A 76-year-old woman with a history of congestive heart failure and hypertension is admitted with altered mental status and mild upper respiratory symptoms. According to family, her mental status has been gradually declining over the past 3 days. Because of generalized weakness and upper respiratory symptoms, she has had a limited amount of food and drink for the past 72 hours. Her home medications include metoprolol, lisinopril, and furosemide. Her family states that she has been compl...

Which of the following patients would require follow-up? A. A child with a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute. B. An adolescent with a respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute. C. An adult with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. D. A newborn with a respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute. C. An adult with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. Which of the following vital signs recorded for an older adult would be considered acceptable (within normal limits)? A. Temp 9...

AMLS PRE TEST LATEST REAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS /ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT, AMLS PRETEST EXAM(AGRADE) A 19-year-old female is flushed, itchy, and wheezing after eating crab legs. Her vital signs are BP 90/64 mm Hg, P 128 bpm, R 24 breaths/min. Which intervention is indicated first? - ANSWER- Epinephrine intramuscular A 2-year-old male is found chewing on berries from a lily of the valley plant. Predict his vital signs. - ANSWER- BP 70/50 P 70 bpm A 22-year-old female is ...

MED-SURG SR EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ Tim Jones Correct Answer: Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Neurological: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Increased acuity Tim Jones Correct Answer: PhysiologicalDecisional conflict: False Defensive coping: True Disturbed sleep pattern: False Ineffective health maintenance: True Risk for post-tr...

Case Study Movement Disorder with Fall Injury Gary Jansek is a 70-year-old who has lived with Parkinson’s disease for decades. He was a well-respected bank president when diagnosed at the age of 45. When diagnosed, it was expected that Gary would require full-time care within 10 years. After the prognosis and months of depression, his lifestyle changed. He retired early and focused on staying active. He and his wife moved to the community near his adult children. They were able to golf ...

According to the neonatal resuscitation pyramid, which level of care will most newborns require? a. Suctioning of the nose and mouth b. Blow-by oxygen c. Tactile stimulation and drying d. Nursing -:- c. You are assessing a female patient who informs you that she has been pregnant four times before but delivered only once. What would be a correct way to document that information on the prehospital care report? a. Para III; gravida I b. Para IV; gravida I c. Gravida III; para I d....

the standard of care expected of lifeguards who complete the ILP includes: "providing swimmer protection consistent with the ---- protection standard" - Answer-10/20 the standard of care expected of lifeguards who complete the ILP includes: "Maintaining a ----- image" - Answer-professional the standard of care expected of lifeguards who complete the ILP includes: "maintaining lifeguard ---- including rescues performed at a ---- level" - Answer-1. skills 2. rescue ready a typical audi...

When assessing a conscious patient with an MOI that suggests spinal injury, you should: -:- determine if the strength in all extremities is equal. During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should: -:- allow him time to think about the question and respond to it. While at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are two critically injured ...