A patient was trapped in a burning apartment before being rescued by firefighters. As you approach him, you note that his legs and arms are burned. He is screaming in pain and coughing, but no longer actively burning. Given this information, what intervention would you perform first?
A) Perform a secondary assessment to determine if non-burn injuries are present.
B) Estimate the percentage of the patient's body that has been burned.
C) Determine if the patient has suffered partial- or deep partial-thickness burns.
D) Decide whether to administer oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask or with a bag-valve mask.
D
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A. Department of Homeland Security B. Department of Defense C. Department of Health and Human Services D. National Operations Center
The court's decision in the Nancy Cruzan case, which called for clear and convincing evidence in regard to patient choice in these matters has resulted in the increased use of ____________________
a. passive euthanasia b. advanced directives c. palliative care d. involuntary euthanasia
The manner in which you speak on the phone will influence the caller's response
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a true statement?
A) Malignant hyperthermia is very common. B) Hyperthermia is accompanied by relaxation of skeletal muscles. C) Malignant hyperthermia is a serious adverse effect of anesthesia that must be treated immediately. D) Malignant hyperthermia may cause stroke.