Abdominal thrust maneuver - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

EMT BASIC - AAOS - CHAPTERS 1-20: EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ ??V/Q ratio - -A measurement that examines how much gas is being moved effectively and how much blood is gaining access to the alveoli. abandonment - -Unilateral termination of care by the EMT without the patient's consent and without making provisions for transferring care to another medical professional with the skills and training necessary to meet the needs of the patient abdomen - -The body cavity th...

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...

FDNY EMS FINAL EXAM Part 2 questions and answers Cardiogenic shock - ANSWERS Caused by inadequate function of the heart or pump failure Edema - ANSWERS Fluid accumulation between cells in body tissues, causing swelling Preload - ANSWERS Volume of blood coming to the heart increases, the precontraction pressure in the heart builds up Afterload - ANSWERS The force or resistance against which the heart pumps. Obstructive shock - ANSWERS Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood ...

To perform the head-tilt/chin lift technique on an adult: - Answer-Press down on the forehead while pulling up on the bony part of the chin with two to three fingers of the other hand. Modified Jaw-Thrust Maneuver - Answer-used to open the airway when a patient is suspected of having a head, neck or spinal injury. To perform this maneuver on an adult, kneel above the patient's head Simultaneous Breathing and Pulse Check - Answer-Once the airway is open, simultaneously check for breathing ...

a - CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse is providing post procedure care to a client who had a cardiac catheterization. The client begins to manifest signs and symptoms associated with embolization. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the primary healthcare provider immediately b. Apply a warm, moist compress to the incision site c. Increase the intravenous fluid rate by 20 mL/hr d. Monitor vital signs more frequently b - CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse observes a window washer falling 25 feet ...

the active, muscular part of breathing is called: - ️️inhalation A 22-year-old man crashed his motorcycle into a tree. He is found approximately 20 feet away from his bike and is responsive to pain only. He is not wearing a helmet. You are unable to effectively open his airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver. What should you do? - ️️Carefully tilt his head back and lift up on his chin. what is the function of pulmonary surfactant? - ️️it lubricates the alveolar walls and allows t...

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? - Answer Prosthesis when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first - Answer Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: - Answer the staff on the next shift When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist - Answer on the clients weak side The nurse aide is ca...

BLS Hospital Corpsman Exam Questions and Answers | 100%Correct | Updated 2024. To perform the head-tilt/chin lift technique on an adult: - answer-Press down on the forehead while pulling up on the bony part of the chin with two to three fingers of the other hand. Modified Jaw-Thrust Maneuver - answer-used to open the airway when a patient is suspected of having a head, neck or spinal injury. To perform this maneuver on an adult, kneel above the patient's head Simultaneous Breathing and P...

1. A conscious 32 year old complains of difficulty breathing. He is coughing while pointing to his throat. What should you do? A. Encourage him to keep coughing. B. Administer abdominal thrusts. C. Place him supine and begin CPR. D. Give four strong blows to the back. - correct answer-A. Encourage him to keep coughing. 2. An unresponsive 64 year old male has a stoma. He is supine and apneic. What should you do? A. Apply a cervical collar and perform a jaw thrust maneuver. B. Assist his ...

While eating dinner, a client starts to choke. The nurse aide SHOULD: - ️️Call for assistance and perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) While making an empty bed, the nurse aide sees that a side rail is broken. The nurse aide SHOULD: - ️️Report the broken side rail immediately Why are women more likely than men to have urinary tract infections? - ️️Due to having a shorter urethra Why is respiration rate usually counted directly after taking the pulse rate, while the fin...