Burns that cause damage to all layers of the epidermis and dermis are called:
a. first degree
b. second degree
c. third degree
d. fourth degree
C
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Mrs. Keller has a fracture of the proximal femur. The nursing assistant recognizes that the fracture is located at the point:
A. farthest away from the point of attachment to the torso. B. away from the midline of the body. C. closest to the point of attachment to the torso. D. near the center of the body.
The friend of an impoverished 50-year-old male called 911 because his friend had chest discomfort. On scene, the patient informs you that he does have a cardiac history and has not seen his cardiologist in more than a year because he lost his job. The patient does not want treatment or transport since he knows that both are expensive and he will be unable to pay for such care. In this situation, what would your best response be?
A) "In this situation, it is your right to refuse care and I respect that." B) "You may be eligible for free or reduced-cost medical care." C) "I will make sure that you do not get a bill for this." D) "You can refuse, but at least follow up with your cardiologist."
You have a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) who needs an aerosol medication to reduce the viscosity and adhesivity of infected respiratory secretions. What agent would you recommend?
a. Atropine b. Dornase alfa c. Cromolyn sodium d. Albuterol
Solve the percents, rounding off to the closest hundredth if necessary. 25% of what number is 70?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).