QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+
The causes of burns include: - ANSWER: extreme heat, chemicals, radiation,
electricity, hot liquids, and strong chemicals
The urinary system is responsible for... - ANSWER: cleansing the blood of waste
products, regulating the normal balance of water and electrolytes, and storing and
excreting urine.
When should you medicate a client before ambulating - ANSWER: 15 mins prior
What type of burn involves damage to the dermis? - ANSWER: second degree/deep
partial thickness/superficial partial thickness
What is shearing? - ANSWER: Superficial layers of tissues are pulled and stretched.
Rubbing and friction causes skin to move one way and bone to stay.
Kidney's manufacture how much urine in 24 hours - ANSWER: 1-1.5ml
What is the capacity of the bladder? - ANSWER: 1,000-1,800ml
Ureter anatomy - ANSWER: Small tube about 25cm long; is carried urine from the
renal pelvis to the bladder
Imaging procedures confirm and determine the severity of a... - ANSWER: fracture
Plaster cast care - ANSWER: the edges of the plaster cast tend to crumble, with bits
of plaster dropping inside the cast causing the patient discomfort and skin irritation.
This can be prevented by covering the rims of the cast with stockinette or applying
tape in a "petal" fashion
Plaster cast teaching - ANSWER: hold the limb with the palm of your hand while the
cast is damp. use the palms of your hands on the flat surface of the extended fingers
when touching the plaster cast because fingertips can sink into the damp plaster cast
and make impressions through the cast that rub against the skin causing pressure
sores
The causes for most auto immune disease are known - ANSWER: false
What type of burn results in complete skin loss, including the underlying fat layer? -
ANSWER: third degree/full thickness
What is the diet for a patient with burns? - ANSWER: protein, water, vitamin C and
zinc
, What is used to estimate the amount of the body that is burned? - ANSWER: rule of
nine
What does ABC stand for? - ANSWER: airway, breathing, circulation
What is the proper PPE to use for MRSA? - ANSWER: mask, gown, and gloves
The tearing of ligaments that occurs at a joint is called... - ANSWER: sprain
The semi-Fowler's position is what degree - ANSWER: 30-60
Post-op client teaching/interventions - ANSWER: set a schedule for vital signs, I&O
measurement, directions for repositioning, coughing and deep-breathing
What is the prone position? - ANSWER: lying face down
What do we use to prioritize care? - ANSWER: ABC
What is the knee-chest position? - ANSWER: patient puts butt in the air while on
their knees and head between the arms. (like childs pose)
What is the side-lying or lateral position? - ANSWER: lay on the side to relive bony
prominences
What type of fluid do we use to clean eyes and ears? - ANSWER: tepid water
1mL = ?oz - ANSWER: 30
What is the dorsal lithotomy position - ANSWER: the patient is in the supine position
with legs raised and abducted by stirrups
What is therapeutic communication? - ANSWER: verbal and nonverbal
communication techniques that encourage patients to express their feelings and to
achieve a positive relationship.
What is vertigo? - ANSWER: spinning sensation
What is Sims position? - ANSWER: It is performed by having a patient lie on their left
side, left hip and lower extremity straight, and right hip and knee bent.
What is Meniere's disease? - ANSWER: inner ear disorder that causes vertigo from
excessive fluid
What is ototoxicity? - ANSWER: damage to the hearing or balance functions of the
ear by drugs or chemicals.