List the appropriate treatment for a broken instrument tip

What will be an ideal response?


• Isolate area
• Ask patient not to swallow
• Examine sulcus for tip
• Remove with curet or magnetized retriever
• If tip cannot be located clinically, take radiograph to locate tip and remove
• Document in patient chart

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a. ask if anyone has an epinephrine auto-injector in case the child has a reaction. b. apply ice to reduce the swelling and pain. c. immobilize the arm and place it at the level of the child's heart to prevent spread of the venom. d. scrub the area with soap and water to remove the stinger.

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In which of the following formulations is codeine available for the management of coughs?

a. inhaler b. capsule c. syrup d. patch

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The superscription section of the prescription contains the name of the drug and the quantities of ingredients

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What benefits does CPAP provide for the patient with heart failure?

A. Mimics normal ventilation. B. Makes the heart stronger. C. Increases preload and promotes atelectasis. D. Reduces preload and prevents atelectasis.

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