A wound has torn tissues and jagged edges. This is:
a. A penetrating wound
b. A laceration
c. An incision
d. An intentional wound
B
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A nurse is applying a 5% permethrin lotion to a toddler with scabies. Which of the following describes the best way to apply this lotion?
1. Apply the lotion to the scalp only. 2. Apply the lotion over the entire body from the chin down, as well as on the scalp and forehead. 3. Apply the lotion only on the areas with evidence of scabies activity. 4. Apply the lotion only to the hands.
The nurse is bathing a patient and notes reddened skin above the coccyx. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply a barrier cream and massage the area. b. Document and describe the area and report to the physician. c. Wash and dry the area and position patient without pressure on coccyx. d. Report the area to the charge nurse.
A patient being treated for a stage 3 pressure ulcer is demonstrating delayed healing. What information in the patient's medical record and history would explain this delay?
Select all that apply. 1. The patient had total knee replacement 7 years ago. 2. The patient takes insulin for control of type 2 diabetes mellitus. 3. The patient was diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease 5 years ago. 4. The patient was prescribed steroids for treatment of chronic lung condition. 5. The patient takes acetaminophen 650 mg twice a day for arthritis pain.
True or False: The fetal concentration of glucose is lower than the glucose level in the maternal blood because of its rapid metabolism by the fetus
1. True 2. False