You have just applied a pressure dressing to the leg of a woman who suffered a deep laceration to her calf from a piece of broken glass. Which one of the following should you do next?
A) Determine if the bleeding has stopped.
B) Obtain a follow-up blood pressure.
C) Apply a tourniquet above the laceration.
D) Assess for a pedal pulse.
D
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a. cardiovascular collapse b. cardiovascular instability c. cardiac standstill d. cardiac enervation
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A) Hypoxia B) Hyperglycemia C) Bradycardia D) Acidosis
An industrial worker has sustained a laceration to his abdomen. On closer inspection, you note what appears to be fat tissue and a portion of intestine protruding through the wound. Which intervention is most appropriate for treating this injury?
A) One attempt at replacement of the eviscerated material in the abdomen using sterile gloves B) Dry sterile dressing applied over the wound C) Direct pressure using gloved palms to the injury D) Occlusive dressing applied over saline-soaked gauze
A pig can be dangerous during restraint.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)