Hlth 216 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which type of nosebleed involves blood flowing down the back of the throat? - Answer-Posterior How do you care for someone after a nose bleed? - Answer-avoid too much physical activity How do you treat a nosebleed? - Answer-have the victim sit down and pinch the soft of the nose for 5 minutes Howl long should you attempt to stop a nosebleed before seeking medical attention? - Answer-20 minutes What is the first step in treating a broken nose? - Answer-Seek medical attention A chil...

Chapter 12: Head and Spinal Cord6MC 2 SA (5pts each) WHat are most head injuries due to?motor vehicle crashes and variety of falls who are vulnerable to head injuries?children due to large head for body and fragile brain tissue 3 types of head injuries?scalp woulds skull fracture brain injuries scalp wounds:bleeds a lot due to many blood vessels how to control? direct pressure, if skull fracture, apply prressure around the edges, keep shoulders/head elevated if no spinal injury, seek ...

first aidimmediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person why first aid-increases safety -helps save lives -helps relieve pain -makes people more secure -prevents the situation from becoming worse the good samaritan law-to protect medical personnel from civil liability when providing care to consenting individual -doesn't protect against all legal actions informed (expressed) consent-patient must be competent -must be given all necessary information and have the ability to u...

What position should the swallowed-poison victim be placed in?on his/her left side it is important to call the poison control center in all cases of poisoning because-many products have incorrect first aid instructions. -many products have out of date instructions. -the poison control center can provide additional info for emergency management which of the following are signs and symptoms of swallowed poisoning/abdominal cramping, N/V, burns/odor/stain around mouth after obtaining the c...

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HLTH 216 ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR REMEDIATION.

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HLTH 216 VATI RN 2ND COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FOCUSED REVIEW  Management of Care – (5)  Case Management – (1)  Cardiovascular Disorders: Tetralogy of Fallot (RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 20) • Defects that decreases pulmonary blood flow have an obstruction of pulmonary blood flow and an anatomic defect (ASD or VSD) between the right and left sides of the heart. In these defects, there is a right to left shift allowing deoxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation. Hypercyanotic spells...

HLTH 216 VATI RN 2ND COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FOCUSED REVIEW  Management of Care – (5)  Case Management – (1)  Cardiovascular Disorders: Tetralogy of Fallot (RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 20) • Defects that decreases pulmonary blood flow have an obstruction of pulmonary blood flow and an anatomic defect (ASD or VSD) between the right and left sides of the heart. In these defects, there is a right to left shift allowing deoxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation. Hypercyanotic spells...

VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FOCUSED REVIEW  Management of Care – (9)  Advance Directives – (1)  Legal Responsibilities: Purpose of a Living Will (RM FUND 9.0 Chp 4) • A living will is a legal document that expresses the client’s wishes regarding medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is facing end-of-life issues. Most state laws include provisions that protect health care providers who follow a living will from liability.  Assignment, Delegati...