A mountain biking accident has resulted in blunt trauma to a patient's right upper and right lower abdominal quadrants. The emergency room nurse should recognize that this patient's injuries create a high risk of:
A) Orthopedic trauma
B) Metabolic acidosis
C) Thromboembolism
D) Hemorrhage
D
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A modern approach to the development of clinical decisions and clinical judgments is the use of human patient simulators in simulation laboratories on campus. Human patient simulators are best described as:
A) life-sized mannequins with a sophisticated computer interface. B) Small, doll-like devices used for measuring vital signs. C) Health care equipment that has practice modes. D) Life-saving equipment that resuscitates clients in cardiac arrest.
The nurse explains that _______________ are areas of skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord, which are the basis of acupressure therapy
ANS:
Vascular disease disorders often require the use of elastic stockings. Which action should the nurse implement when caring for a patient with elastic stockings?
a. Apply the stockings and roll down the cuff. b. Remove the stockings for skin inspection two times a day. c. Remove the stockings when the patient is ambulating. d. Inspect the skin for pressure or irritation daily.
The most important measure that the health care worker can take to break the chain of infection is to use standard precautions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)