When do you call 911 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of taking riluzo...

What is the maximum height of a commercial vehicle (without a permit)? - ANSWER 13' 6" What is the maximum weight of a commercial vehicle (without a special permit)? - ANSWER 34,000 LBS. What type of vehicle does an operator license NOT authorize the holder to operate? - ANSWER a Motorcycle A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, is for vehicles with a gross weight over ______________ pounds. - ANSWER 26,000 b A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, allows you to transport _____ or...

Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression. While assessing the appearance of the patient, an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? a. III b. IV c. V d. VI - CORRECT ANSWER A A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation for a change in personality, lack of impulse control, and increasingly reckless decision-making....

Test Bank for Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 15th Edition (Hinkle, 2022), All Chapters TEST BANK Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing Janice L Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever, Kristen Overbaugh 15th Edition Table of Contents Chapter 01 Professional Nursing Practice 2 Chapter 02 Medical-Surgical Nursing 17 Chapter 03 Health Education and Health Promotion 30 Chapter 04 Adult Health and Physical, Nutritional, and Cultural Assessment 45 Chapter ...

CNA FINAL EXAM/ GRADED A answered questions for CNA exam 2023 CNA Prometric Test 2 1. A nurse aide enters a room just as a resident’s wife slaps the resident. The resident does not seem up set or hurt. What should the nurse aide do? A. Leave the room and close the door to allow privacy. B. Consider if this is normal behavior for this couple. C. Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately D. Tell the wife that she must leave the facility for the day. 2. Which of the following is an e...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

NFHS Principles of Coaching 100% Correct 1.1 The purpose of student-centered athletics is to win and lose with class. T/F False 1.2 The most important indicator of a successful interscholastic teach/coach is wins and losses. T/F False 1.3 A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through athletics. T/F True 1.4 The communication of your coaching philosophy will happen by chance, and it is not necessary to have a plan to i...

Name two types of emergencies that require first aid - Answer-injury and sudden illness What is the role of a citizen responder in an emergency? - Answer-- Recognizes that an emergency exists - Willing to act - Activates EMS System by calling 911 - Gives care til EMS personnel arrives What is the more important action you can take in an emergency? - Answer-Call 911 and deciding to act What are the barriers to action that might prevent people from helping? - Answer-- Uncertain that an emer...

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to ensure _____________ _____________ and to protect ____________________. - Answer- patron safety and protect lives In what ways should a professional lifeguard be prepared for his or her job? - Answer- Knowledgeable and skilled , reliable, mature, courteous and consistent, positive, professional What different environments employ lifeguards? - Answer- lakes, beaches, coves, pool clubs, community pools The certificates you earn in this clas...

13. ALS can handoff to BLS if ALS interventions are performed? 14. County communication is the only authority that can authorize helicopters at an emergency scene? 15. Once transporting, a competent adult patient can only leave the ambulance at the nearest ED? 16. Who has jurisdiction for handling dead bodies if patient dies in their home? - Answer: False Answer: True Answer: False, if they demand to leave the ambulance crew should pullover when safe. Answer: Fire or PD (if on scene) 17. ...