You are treating a patient with frostbite. Which of the following actions should be taken?
A. break any blisters on the wound
B. apply direct heat to the affected area
C. rub or massage the affected area
D. remove any jewelry from the afflicted limb
Answer: D. remove any jewelry from the afflicted limb
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The initial part of a generalized seizure experienced by some patients is called the:
A) syncopal stage. B) aura. C) clonic phase. D) postictal state.
What is the concept that supports informed consent which describes the patient’s decision making related to his or her own health?
a. Beneficence b. Autonomy c. Fidelity d. Veracity
Starting at the neck, auscultation of tracheal breath sounds may reveal ____________________, a high-pitched sound that occurs when the upper airway is narrowed.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following terms describes the "opening" of a needle?
Hub Hilt Shaft Lumen