Name the four elements to the CUPS assessment.
A) C-spine, unstable, pulses, stable
B) Circulation, unstable, potentially unstable, stable
C) Critical, unstable, potentially unstable, stable
D) Critical, unstable, pulses, stable
Answer: C) Critical, unstable, potentially unstable, stable
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a. Document how well the child eats the serving of meat. b. Inquire if the child still drinks from a bottle between meals. c. Ask the parents what they serve the child for snacks. d. Provide teaching on the appropriate serving size for this child.
Which is an example of multilateral health care aid
A. Donations of clothing provided by American schoolchildren are sent to Asian schoolchildren B. Transporting children in need of faster care across state lines to facilitate appropriate placements C. Sending the hospital ship HOPE to Japan to provide post-earthquake health care. D. Dispatching the NationalGuard to dispense food and water to survivors of a major flood
An important development that concerns maternity nursing is integrative health care. This:
1. refers to the goal of providing the same health care for all racial and ethnic groups. 2. blends complementary and alternative therapies with conventional Western treatment. 3. focuses on the disease or condition rather than the background of the patient. 4. has been mandated by Congress.
Which of the following pieces of information should be included in a hand-off to ensure patient safety? (Select all that apply.)
a. Code status b. Recent changes in patient condition c. Age d. Family visitation e. Use of oxygen