In a surgical procedure on a severely injured trauma patient, which of the following measures is of utmost importance?
a. performing accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts
b. prepping all traumatic wounds with a pulse lavage device
c. keeping the patient's spine in alignment during changes in position
d. keeping the patient's body temperature well below 35°C (95°F).
c
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When applying the intermittent pressure release technique, once the discomfort diminishes following the initial pressure, the next step is to:
a. stop the procedure. b. press deeper until the discomfort arises again. c. release the pressure but keep contact with the point for 1 to 2 seconds. d. None of the above
Which statements are correct when working in a health care setting? Select all that apply
A) "Street language" is acceptable to coworkers, patients, and visitors. B) Avoid referring to people as "honey," "sweetie," or "dear." C) Refer to adult females as "girls" and adult males as "guys." D) Sexually explicit or risqué comments are never appropriate. E) Terms that demean racial, cultural, or ethnic groups are inappropriate. F) All of the above G) None of the above
As you listen through the stethoscope, you should hear only silence at first. The first vascular sounds you hear are called ____ sounds.
A. Laennec's B. Korotkoff's C. Scipinoi's D. Riva-Rocci's
The main term in the Alphabetic Index is
A. the word that identifies the etiology and non-essential modifiers. B. the word that identifies the default code and the etiology. C. the word that identifies the subterm. D. the word that identifies a disease and appears in boldface.