A(n) ________ consists of sterile materials used to cover an incision.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
dressing
Dressings are sterile materials used to cover an incision and to keep the wound clean and protect it from further injury.
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While cleaning a gun, a 44-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the abdomen. On arrival the patient is responsive to painful stimuli and lying on his side with his legs drawn to his chest. Blood is evident on his shirt and pants. Which one of the following shows the CORRECT sequence of events for caring for this patient?
A) Perform a primary and rapid secondary assessment, move to the stretcher for immediate transport, and start positive pressure ventilation en route to the hospital. B) Perform the primary assessment, administer high-flow oxygen, perform the secondary assessment, transfer to the stretcher, and provide rapid transport. C) Transfer to the ambulance, perform the primary assessment, provide oxygen therapy, and provide rapid transport. D) Transfer to the ambulance, provide rapid transport, perform primary and secondary assessments, and administer oxygen therapy en route to the hospital.
Which process removes toxic waste products from the body using a machine?
a. Catheterization b. Dialysis c. Hydration d. Necrosis
The action of an analgesic is to ________.
A. relieve diarrhea B. relieve allergy symptoms C. relax skeletal muscles D. relieve mild to severe pain E. reduce inflammation
Which of the following types of behaviors is used to teach a young horse to lift its feet by touching and handling the feet shortly after birth?
A. modeling B. imprinting C. instinctive D. conditioning