For a ginger fomentation, list the necessary equipment and supplies

What will be an ideal response?


? Stock pot, 12 quarts or larger
? Heating source such as an electrical hot plate
? Fresh ginger root, enough to yield 1 cup of grated ginger
? Drawstring fomentation bag (made of a loose weave cotton such as muslin), approximately 6" x 8", or a square of cheesecloth approximately 8" x 8" tied with string for a tie
? 4 thick soft cloths or towels, approximately 18" x 30"
? Insulated gloves

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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You and your partner are treating a drowning patient who had a submersion time of 10 minutes. Your partner wants to perform the abdominal thrusts; you should:

A) advise your partner that the Heimlich maneuver should not be used for drowning victims. B) agree with your partner and begin performing the Heimlich maneuver. C) agree with your partner, as you know the Heimlich maneuver should be performed only on patients with a submersion time of less than 15 minutes. D) advise your partner that the Heimlich maneuver should be performed only on patients with a submersion time of more than 15 minutes.

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Your patient presents with skin that is red and painful to the touch after spilling hot coffee on the top of her foot. There are no blisters present. This burn is most appropriately classified as:

A. full thickness. B. minor. C. partial thickness. D. superficial.

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Z codes are used to report ________ as documented by the physician

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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