If a spinal injury is suspected, before the rescuer starts CPR, the trachea should be opened with a _______ _______ maneuver
ANS:
jaw thrust
The jaw thrust maneuver does not hyperextend the neck.
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Assessment of a burn victim leads a nurse to suspect an inhalation injury. The observation that should indicate such an injury would be _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is providing education to a group of college students about the long-term effects of alcohol. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "Chronic alcohol use contributes to the development of osteoporosis." b. "Chronic use of alcohol can actually de-crease the risk of cardiomyopathy." c. "Even small amounts of alcohol are related to the development of certain cancers." d. "Pancreatitis is not a common problem among chronic users of alcohol."
A bowel training program was developed for a resident. The person usually has a bowel movement after breakfast. When should you assist the person with elimination?
a. Before breakfast b. After breakfast c. Before lunch d. After lunch
The nurse is caring for the patient who has had major abdominal surgery and also has a large sacral pressure sore
The nurse implements coughing and deep breathing exercises and consults the wound care specialist to evaluate and prescribe care for the pressure sore, even though no physician order has provided instructions to do so. In doing this, the nurse is implementing the element of a. Autonomy. b. Accountability. c. Advanced practice. d. Nurse practitioner.