Rasmussen College MDC 4 Final Exam
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1. Which treatment for frostbite is appropriate?
Vigerously rubbing the skin
Moist heat
Dry heat
Tightly wrapping skin to retain warmth
ANS Moist heat
2. Which choice is the best treatment for heat exhaustion
Have the pt lie down in the bleachers
Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with waterOffer
an umbrella or a hat for shade
Give him a cold soda to drink
ANS Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes withwater
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,3. When assessing a pt in the ER, what is the priority?
Hemorrhage
Mobility
Breathing
Ecchymosis
ANS Breathing
4. What is the quickest way to cool body temperature?
Provide iced drinks
Apply wet washcloth to forehead
Sponge baths
Remove clothing and linen
ANS Remove clothing and linen
5. Which of the following symptoms would be expected in a pt with a pneu-
mothorax?
Bradycardia
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, Normal O2 Saturation
Diminished breath sounds
Sucking sound at the injury site
ANS Diminished breath sounds
6. What is an appropriate action to take if a ventilator malfunctions?
Ventilate the pt manually
Start CPR
Administer O2 per Trach cannula Check VS
ANS Ventilate the pt manually
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Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1. Which treatment for frostbite is appropriate?
Vigerously rubbing the skin
Moist heat
Dry heat
Tightly wrapping skin to retain warmth
ANS Moist heat
2. Which choice is the best treatment for heat exhaustion
Have the pt lie down in the bleachers
Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with waterOffer
an umbrella or a hat for shade
Give him a cold soda to drink
ANS Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes withwater
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,3. When assessing a pt in the ER, what is the priority?
Hemorrhage
Mobility
Breathing
Ecchymosis
ANS Breathing
4. What is the quickest way to cool body temperature?
Provide iced drinks
Apply wet washcloth to forehead
Sponge baths
Remove clothing and linen
ANS Remove clothing and linen
5. Which of the following symptoms would be expected in a pt with a pneu-
mothorax?
Bradycardia
2/9
, Normal O2 Saturation
Diminished breath sounds
Sucking sound at the injury site
ANS Diminished breath sounds
6. What is an appropriate action to take if a ventilator malfunctions?
Ventilate the pt manually
Start CPR
Administer O2 per Trach cannula Check VS
ANS Ventilate the pt manually
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