When checking the urinary drainage system, what must you remember in order to keep the system working?
What will be an ideal response?
You must make sure that there is no strain on the catheter or tubing; keep the bag below the level of the bladder; never allow the drainage bag to touch the floor; and check the entire drainage setup at the beginning and end of your shift and each time care is given to the resident.
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The EMT exhibits an understanding of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis when she makes which one of the following statements?
A) "An allergic reaction only occurs when the patient ingests or inhales an allergen; anaphylaxis occurs when the allergen is injected." B) "Allergic reactions are caused by pollen and food; anaphylactic reactions are caused by venoms and medications." C) "Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that will lead to death without emergency care." D) "Anaphylaxis describes a severe allergic reaction that occurs the first time a person is exposed to an allergen."
The physician has ordered D5W 1000 milliliters in 8 hours using a 20 drops per milliliter infusion rate. Infuse at ________ drops per minute
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following percent solutions of mepivicaine does not contain a vasoconstrictor?
a. 1% b. 2% c. 3% d. 4%
More U.S. adults suffer from substance abuse than from mental illness
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.