Which technique of opening the airway in the newly admitted patient with an SCI is the most appropriate?
a. Chin lift
b. Head tilt
c. Jaw thrust
d. Neck flexion
C
The jaw thrust does not require spinal movement.
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What should the initial action of a nurse be when providing first aid to a person with spontaneous epistaxis?
a. Apply direct pressure for 3 to 5 minutes. b. Have the person sit down and lean for-ward. c. Have the person lie down and apply an ice pack. d. Have the person clear the nasal passages by blowing the nose.
An adolescent patient who is on the school swim team asks a nurse about ways to prevent swimmer's ear. The nurse will tell the patient to:
a. allow the ears to drain well after every swim and shower. b. clean the ears with a cotton-tipped appli-cator after swimming. c. keep the ear canals free of cerumen. d. use antifungal ear drops before and after swimming.
An overall assessment of the adequacy of a structured self-report or observational instrument is referred to as a(n):
A) Triangulation B) Psychometric assessment C) Construct validation D) Inquiry audit
Which should the nurse recognize as a DSM-5 disorder?
A. Obesity B. Generalized anxiety disorder C. Hypertension D. Grief