Pressure injuries - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Q #: The AGACNP is reviewing a chart of a head-injured patient. Which of the following would alert the AGACNP for the possibility that the patient is over hydrated, thereby increasing the risk for increased intracranial pressure? A. BUN = 10 B. Shift output = 800 ml, shift input = 825 ml Unchanged weight C. Serum osmolality = 260 2. Q #: A patient who has been in the intensive care unit for 17 days develops hyponatremic hyperosmolality. The patient weighs 132 lb (59.9 kg), is intubate...

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 ...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the prevention of stress injuries. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "Keep your knees in a locked position when standing for prolonged periods." B. "Bend at the waist when lifting a heavy object." C. "Keep your feet close together when lifting a heavy object." D. "When lifting a heavy object, keep it close to your body." - D. "When lifting a heavy object, keep it close to your body." The nurse sho...

PN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 A After reviewing the client's medical record, the nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider? Select the 5 findings that should be reported. When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the client's blood pressure. heart rate, temperature, speech pattern, and hallucinations are findings the nurse should report to the provider. The client's blood pressure is above the expected reference range, indicating hypertension....

PHTLS 10th Edition Exam Questions And Answers 1. Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action, initiate the plan, reassess the plan as care for the patient moves forward, and adjust the plan as the patient's condition or circumstances change? A. Principles of PHTLS B. The Golden Period C. The XABCDE assessment D. Critical thinking process - ANS Question 1: D To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical thinking skills in the field. Critical thi...

Stage 3 Pressure Injury - ️️Full thickness loss of skin, adipose (fat) is visible in the ulcer and granulation tissue and epibole (rolled wound edges) are often present. Slough and/or eschar may be visible. The depth of tissue damage varies by anatomical location; areas of significant adiposity can develop deep wounds. Undermining and tunneling may occur. Fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage or bone is not exposed. Pressure - ️️Pressure is the force (per unit area) exerted ...

OSHA 30 - Final Exam - General Industry Questions and Answers Rated A+ OSHA defines a confined space in general industry as: Having limited or restricted means for entry and exit Energy control programs involve all these integral steps EXCEPT: Energy conversion What is the most effective way of limiting occupational radiation exposure? Reduce the amount of radiation at its source Which one of the following actions is prompted by the sound of an emergency alarm? Initiate the EAP ...

Hunter's Ed Review (Alberta) Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which animal does NOT shed its horns or antlers each year? Bighorn Sheep Which animal is the largest in the deer family? Moose Which ducks usually feed by dabbling or "tipping" up? Puddle ducks Which animal flashes its tail while running away? White Tail Deer What is the most common member of the dog family in Alberta? Coyote Which big carnivore is currently protected in Alberta? Grizzly Bear What is an outdoors-person's most...

JB Learning EMT Final Exam Questions and Answers 2024 A 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. The length of his submersion is not known and was not witnessed. You perform a primary assessment and determine that the patient is apneic and has a slow, weak pulse. You should: - Answer-provide rescue breathing, remove his wet clothing, immobilize his entire spine, keep him warm, and transport carefully A 21-year-old male was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle whe...

PADI Open Water Diver Final Exam with 100% Correct Answers 2023 As a newly certified PADI Open Water Diver, I will be trained to dive with buddy as deep as - Correct Answer-18 metres/60 feet As you descend in water, the pressure - Correct Answer-increases A depth change of 10 metres/33 feet causes a pressure change of - Correct Answer-1 bar/ata (atmosphere) if you take 6 liters of air from the surface to 20 metres/66 feet, the volume will be - Correct Answer-2 litres (the density of the ...