A seven-year-old boy has fallen 15 feet out of a tree house. He is alert and oriented and his vital signs are all within normal limits. You should:
A) advise his parents to keep an eye on him.
B) start an IV and administer some fluids.
C) assume he may have a serious injury.
D) suggest that he see his pediatrician.
C
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At a construction site, an 18-year-old male was struck in the head by a pallet of concrete blocks as it was being moved by a crane. He has a large laceration to the left side of his head, with noted instability to the skull beneath the wound. Moderate bleeding from the injury site is also noted. The patient's airway is open, his breathing is adequate, and his pulse is strong and regular. Proper care for this patient should include:
A) Hyperventilation with high-concentration oxygen B) Direct pressure to control bleeding from the injury C) Rapid transport in an upright position D) A loose dressing over the top of the laceration
To determine if a home setting can support the equipment needs of a mechanically ventilated pa-tient being considered for discharge, which of the following would you assess?
1. Available space for equipment 2. Amperage of power supply 3. Number and location of grounded outlets 4. Presence of hazardous appliances a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 2, 3, and 4 c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 3 only
The client is asked to drink at least 1800 milliliters of fluid daily. How many fluid ounces are equivalent to 1800 milliliters?
What will be an ideal response?
In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient's records?
When an attorney requests it When the patient's employer requests it When the patient's best friend requests it When a court requests it by means of a subpoena