When examining your acute care patient, you notice an open wound on his extensor forearm that looks to be an epidermal flap with exposed dermis. The wound is bleeding minimally. This wound is likely:
A. a skin tear.
B. a pressure ulcer.
C. a degloving.
D. an abrasion.
A
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Which element identified by a bullet is documented in the words "inguinal hernia incision site is well healed with no redness, pain, or other s/s of infection or dehiscence"?
a. Skin—unshaded—inspection and/or palpation of skin and subcutaneous tissue b. Gastrointestinal—shaded—examination of abdomen with notation of presence of tenderness or masses c. Respiratory—shaded—assessment of respiratory effort d. Eyes—unshaded—inspection of conjunctivae and lids
An increase in the H+ ion concentration [H+] of the blood due only to an increase in the arterial PCO2 (hypercapnia) best describes which of the following?
a. Metabolic acidosis b. Metabolic alkalosis c. Respiratory acidosis d. Respiratory alkalosis
Under res ipsa loquitur the _____
A) condition or injury was not the result of negligence and cannot result in a lawsuit B) injury could have also occurred without the health care provider's involvement C) patient could have contributed to his own injury, and a lawsuit is optional D) provider had exclusive control over the instrument involved in the injury
One of the best methods of encouraging patient compliance is through ________
a. policies b. contracts c. laws d. education