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A nurse is planning care for a client who has a full-thickness burns on the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? a) Limit visitation time for client's children to 40 minutes per day b) clean the equipment in the client's room once per week c) provide a diet of fresh fruits and vegetable for the client d) apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites - d) apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites A nurse is caring...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a full-thickness burns on the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? a) Limit visitation time for client's children to 40 minutes per day b) clean the equipment in the client's room once per week c) provide a diet of fresh fruits and vegetable for the client d) apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites - d) apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites A nurse is car...

A newborn's one minute APGAR score is 8. Which of the following EMT interventions will you provide to this newborn? A. routine post delivery care B. full resuscitation is needed and reassess APGAR score C. some resuscitation assistance such as oxygen D. continue to monitor and reassess the APGAR score in 10 minutes - A. routine post delivery care If you could only take two pieces of equipment with you to a patient's side, you should choose the: - AED and portable suction unit Whi...

What is dissemination? Correct Answer: Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? Correct Answer: Moderate cognitive impairment What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system? Correct Answer: Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's What do BCP's do to Lamictal? Correct Answer: Inducer ...

When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear: A.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves B.)Latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath C.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity. D.)Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves - a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: A.) Adminster epinephrine via ...

  1. What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? a. Sexual activities may be resumed upon return home b. Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting c. Use a metal eye shield on operative eye during the day d. Administer eye ointment before applying eye drops 2. A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose with influenza. He is short of breath, febrile, and coughing gre...

AMI AMI (Heart attack): Death of heart muscle following obstruction of blood flow to it; in this context the attack is "new" or "happening right now." A heart attack is a medical emergency. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Without blood, tissue loses oxygen and dies. Symptoms include tightness or pain in the chest, neck, back, or arms, as well as fatigue, light- headedness, abnormal heartbeat, and anxiety. Women are more likely to have ...

The cycle " the chain of infection" explains how - pathogens transmit disease from person to person The sheets that contain information about chemicals, list, hazards, precautions and manufacturer info are called - SDS files Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes - gowns, face shields and gloves in the ear - A tympanic thermometer is an electronic thermometer that is used for temperature taken Visual acuity measures a persons sight at specific distances using a/an - Snellen C...

Autonomy - ANSWER self-determination, right to freedom of choice and self-responsibility. Beneficence - ANSWER of benefit to the patient. Code of Ethics - ANSWER Voluntary standards of behavior established by a profession. Veracity - ANSWER telling the truth. The governor - ANSWER the state board of dental examiners are appointed by who? Due Care - ANSWER just, proper, sufficient care, or the absence of negligence. Expressed Contract - ANSWER a contract that is established through verbal...

BLS Assessment Verify scene safety Check for responsiveness Shout for help Active the emergency response system Where are pulses checked on a child? Carotid or femoral Where are pulses checked on an infant? Brachial An infant has normal breathing and a pulse, what is the next step? Monitor until emergency responders arrive An infant or child does not have normal breathing but has a pulse, what is the next step? Give 1 breath every 2-3 seconds (about 20-30 breaths/minu...