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EMT Basic Exam 3 |Actual Exam| Questions and Answers| Multiple Choices| Verified Answers The MOST common and serious complication of a significant head injury is: A. cerebral edema. B. acute hypotension. C. a skull fracture. D. a hypoxic seizure. (Correct Answer: - A. cerebral edema. Moderate elevation in intracranial pressure with middle brain stem involvement is characterized by: A. increased blood pressure, bradycardia, reactive pupils, and rapid respiratio...

WGU D115 (New 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam| Unit 2-7 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Graded A QUESTION A Which structure is specifically involved in pain transmission? Answer: The substantia gelatinosa, which is at the tip of the posterior horn of the spinal cord, is directly involved in pain transmission. Previousquestion QUESTION Which mechanism of heat loss involves electromagnetic waves? Answ...

FINAL EXAM: ARRT Patient Care |Question and Answers| 2024 1) Which of the following statements is correct with regard to assisting a patient from a wheelchair to an x-ray table? A. The patient's stronger side should be closer to the x-ray table. B. The patient's weaker side should be closer to the x-ray table. C. The wheelchair should directly face the x-ray table. D. The wheelchair should be parallel with the x-ray table. *Ans* A. The patient's stronger side should be closer to the...

Exam 4: NSG121 / NSG 121 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: T/F When there is damage to spinal column and nerves, the brain is unable to send messages to initiate muscle contraction at or below level of injury. Answer: True Q: T/F Type 2 diabetes is a modifiable risk factor Answer: True Q: Who has the highest risk for stroke when looking at cultural groups? Answer: African American Q: Why is dysphasia a...

ATI MED-SURG PROCTORED EXAM TEST BANK LATEST 2023 (NEW) WITH REVISED AND FULL 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Chapter 9: Pain Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which question asked by the nurse will give the most information about the patient’s metastatic bone cancer pain? a. “How long have you had this pain?” b. “How would you describe your pain?” c. “How much medication do you take for the pain?” d. “How many times a day do you take medication for the pain?” ANS: B 2. A patient...

TNCC Final Exam Test 2023 Question and Answers – Open Book Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? 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 is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock? An elderly patient ...

The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? - safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? - that the patient is going to the ...

Exam 4: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: an older adult is admitted to rehab and develops an alteration in sleep pattern. what action should the nurse implement to promote sleep Answer: enourage the patient to go to bed the same time they did when they were home Q: a nurse would suspect sleep apnea if a patient (select all) Answer: sleeps with 3 pillows chokes Q: difficulty sleeping in both the facility an...

JB LEARNING: EMT FINAL EXAM A 4-year-old, 15-kg male ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol). The child's mother states that she does not know when the ingestion occurred. The child is conscious and alert and in no apparent distress. The EMT should: - CORRECT ANSWER administer 15 g of activated charcoal. A patient who has experienced a back injury, with or without spinal cord damage, would be triaged with a ___________ tag duri...

Exam 3: NSG 430/ NSG430 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing II Review| Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: When a patient arrives in the emergency department with a facial fracture, which action will the nurse take first? a. Assess for nasal bleeding and pain. b. Apply ice to the face to reduce swelling. c. Use a cervical collar to stabilize the spine. d. Check the patient's alertness and orientation. Answer: c Q: When caring for a patient who...