Dnr orders - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nursing process o The weakness of the nursing process, like the traditional problem-solving model, is in not requiring clearly stated objectives. Goals should be clearly stated in the planning phase of the process, but this step is frequently omitted or obscured.  Role of the nurse as a client advocate Advocacy • Advocacy involves helping others to grow and self-actualize • Nurses must advocate for themselves, clients, subordinates, and their profession • Advocates mus...

Mentally competent patients have the right to refuse treatment. T/F? - True When a patient is unconscious, you may provide treatment under the concept of _________________. - Implied consent List conditions where minors may, by state law, give consent for medical care despite their young age. - Married, armed services, pregnant __________ is sometimes necessary when you are confronted with a patient who is in need of medical treatment and transportation but is combative and presents a sign...

Ventilation - moving air in and out of the lungs Oxygen - getting oxygen into the blood Circulation - moving the blood through the body Perfusion - getting oxygen into the tissue 4 Life functions - Ventilation, oxygenation, circulation, perfusion Ventilation ( vital signs) - chest movement, breath sounds, vt, resp. rate PaCo2, ETCO2 Oxygenation ( vital signs) - color, sensorium, heart rate, Pao2, Spo2 ( on vent Fio2 & I- Time. circulation (vital signs) - heart rate, strength...

EMT-B Practice Exam 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers The role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: Perform Primary Assessment Provide initial resuscitation Provide definitive diagnosis Package patients for transportation -Answer-Provide definitive diagnosis In what portion should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to a hospital? On his/her, with feet elevated On his/her side Seated, with head tilted back and legs elevated Face down, with head elev...

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - ANSWER D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. - AN...

The role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: -answer- Provide definitive diagnosis In what portion should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to a hospital? -answer- On his/her side Which of the following pieces of equipment is especially designed and useful for removing patients from heights or for carrying them over rough terrain or rubble? -answer- Stokes basket The prehospital care report (PCR) is considered to be: -answer- A part of the patients hos...

West Coast EMT Block #1 (Answered 100% Correctly) West Coast EMT Block #1 (Answered 100% Correctly) Mentally competent patients have the right to refuse treatment. T/F? True When a patient is unconscious, you may provide treatment under the concept of _________________. Implied consent List conditions where minors may, by state law, give consent for medical care despite their young age. Married, armed services, pregnant __________ is sometimes necessary when you are confronted wi...

AORN Review for Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Which of the following statements are true about objective data? a. Data that consists of the patient's own feelings and perceptions. b. Age, religion, or culture are examples of objective data. c. Data that is the information written in the patient's record and nursing notes. d. History, physical, and laboratory data are examples of objective data. - Answer- c. Data that is the information written in the patient's record an...

Chapter 03: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Williams: deWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A student nurse who is not yet licensed: a. may not perform nursing actions until he or she has passed the licensing examination. b. is not responsible for his or her actions as a student under the state licensing law. c. are held to the same standards as a licensed nurse. d. must apply for a temporary student nurse permit to practice as a s...

EMT STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED The role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: Provide definitive diagnosis In what portion should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to a hospital? On his/her side Which of the following pieces of equipment is especially designed and useful for removing patients from heights or for carrying them over rough terrain or rubble? Stokes basket The prehospital care report (PCR) is considered to be: A part of the pa...