An epidural hematoma may occur when there is bleeding or tearing of the
A) extradural artery.
B) basilar artery.
C) cerebral veins.
D) vertebral artery.
A
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1. Lateral communication 2. Downward communication 3. Diagonal communication 4. Grapevine communication
The mother of a child with a viral infection is demanding that you give the child an antibiotic to treat the infection. The best response to a request of this type would be to say:
1. "Please remain patient. I will ask the doctor to write you a prescription." 2. "Antibiotics would not be effective against a viral infection." 3. "I cannot suggest antibiotics unless the child's fever exceeds 102°F." 4. "A virus is caused by a microorganism and must be treated with anthelmintics."
The nurse is observing a family member changing a dressing for a patient in the home health environment. Which of these observations would indicate that the family member has a correct understanding of how to manage contaminated dressings?
a. The family member removes gloves and gathers items for disposal. b. The family member places the used dressings in a plastic bag. c. The family member saves part of the dressing because it is clean. d. The family member wraps the used dressing in toilet tissue before placing in the trash.
Describe a type of food that has the highest vitamin content.
What will be an ideal response?