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respirations are most rapidly managed by A. suctioning the oropharynx B. initiating assisted ventilations C. correctly positioning the head D. inserting an oropharnygeal airway -Correct Answer correctly positioning the head Which of the following patients would be most in need of a rapid trauma assessment? A. an awake and alert 19-year-old man with a small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen B. A conscious 25-year-old woman who fell 12' from a roof and landed on her side C. A 4...

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state levels -Correct Answer Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____. -HIPAA -CQI -APGAR -DCAP -Correct...

Abruptio placentas Gestational hypertension elevated BP after 20 weeks without proteinuria or other signs of end organ damage Preeclampsia abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache Eclampsia most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy Gestational diabetes pancreas cannot keep up with increased insulin demand Hyperemesis excessive vomiting PUPP pruritic urticarial papules and plaques that create a it...

What are the two primary functions of the ovaries? _____ is a golden fluid first secreted in the breast that contains more minerals and protein but less sugar and fat than mature breast milk. It is rich in maternal antibodies which offers immunity protection for the newborn. Secretion of this substance may continue for a week after childbirth and will gradually convert to mature milk. Which hormone stimulates the production of milk within a few days after childbirth? _______ occurs ...

WHAT ARE THE THREE FUNCTIONS OF THE PLACENTA? -to provide for the transfer and exchange of substances. -to act as a barrier to certain substances. -to function as a endocrine gland by producing hormones. WHEN DOES THE PLACENTA BEGIN TO DEVELOP? THE FETUS DOES NOT RECEIVE IMMUNITY TO WHAT? ese pathogens during her pregnancy, fetal infection may occur. Some pathogens can cause birth defects. WHAT HORMONES DO THE PLACENTA SECRETE TO HELP SUSTAIN A PREGNANCY? Progesterone, estrogen...

Why is it important to get baseline vitals before surgery? -Anesthesia will drop the blood pressure. -If systolic drops >20mmHg = CRITICAL -You will be able to compare other vitals taken to see if there is something wrong. What is a Paralytic ileus? S/S? Paralysis of the bowel due to surgery (common --especially in abdominal surgery) AKA decreased/absent peristalsis. -Caused by handling of intestines. -May last hours to days -S/S: absent bowel sounds, abdomen distention, a...

What is used to diagnose preeclampsia? Blood pressure of over 140/90 on two separate occasions, protein in urine After diagnosis of preeclampsia, what is the priority intervention to keep it from progressing? Administration of IV magnesium sulfate What is the antidote to magnesium sulfate? calcium gluconate = keep it at bedside! Menarche the first menstrual period What is a sign of endometrial cancer related to menopause? Bleeding after long period of not bleeding What STI ha...

Restorative surgery Improves a patients functional ability Reconstructive surgery (different than cosmetic because it is considered a necessity and covered by insurance) surgery to restore function and normal appearance, and correct deformities created by birth defects, trauma or medical conditions including cancer Cosmetic surgery Diagnostic surgery Wong baker pain scale Neonatal infant pain scale NIPS A pain scale using 0-10 as a reference to the severity of pain N...

Which substance will the home care nurse instruct a client to use after laryngectomy to cleanse the stoma site? A. Sterile saline B. Steroid cream C. Oil-based lubricant D. Mild soap and water A client reports left-sided chest pain after playing racquetball. The client is hospitalized and diagnosed with left pneumothorax. When assessing the client's left chest area, the nurse expects to identify which finding? A. Dull sound on percussion B. Vocal fremitus on palpation C. Rales with ...

Which parameter describes the maximum volume of air a client's lungs may contain? A. Vital capacity B. Total lung capacity C. Inspiratory capacity D. Functional residual capacity (Ans- B Which parameter describes the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration? A. Vital capacity B. Total lung capacity C. Inspiratory capacity D. Functional residual capacity (Ans- A Which parameter describes the maximum volume of air that can be inhaled after maximum ...