A pediatric trauma patient receives IV fluids that were not warmed prior to administration. This can result in which of the following conditions?
A) tachycardia
B) hypertension
C) hyperthermia
D) hypothermia
D
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Brain damage can occur as a result of a lack of oxygen in as little as four to six minutes. 2. The use of the rubber dam may help prevent some airway obstructions. 3. It is best to perform manual thrusts while standing in front of the patient. 4. The Heimlich maneuver is usually not successful when performed on infants or children. 5. The Heimlich maneuver should be stopped once a patient loses consciousness.
Wounds initially weep fluids called ____.
A. pus B. exudates C. felons D. lymph
What organization was founded in 2007 that continues their pursuit to raise awareness of the need for dose reduction protocols by promoting pediatric-specified scan protocols to be used for both radiology and nonradiology users of CT?
a. U.S. Food and Drug Administration b. Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. c. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists d. The Joint Commission
You are on the scene with a 72-year-old man with chest pain. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath but also refuses to go to the hospital, even after multiple attempts urging him to go. Which of the following should you do next?
A) Stay with the patient until he loses consciousness. B) Fully inform the patient about his situation and the implications of refusing care. C) Inform the patient that he is having a "heart attack" and must be taken to the hospital for evaluation. D) Contact medical direction for orders to restrain the patient.