The patient has frostbite on the feet. The feet should be positioned ________ the level of the heart. (above, below, at)
at
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Which potential bioterrorism agent causes descending paralysis, no fever, and clear thought process?
botulism
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The hypothermia victim has no obtainable vital signs, flaccid muscles, and fixed dilated pupils. This patient is classified as what level of hypothermia?
profound hypothermia (less than 80 degrees F)
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What is the potential bioterrorism agent that was declared eradicated in 1980?
smallpox
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The burn victim has soot on the face and singed nasal hairs. The nurse is aware that this patient is at high risk for injury to what body system?
respiratory system
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The patient has been exercising outside in the heat for several hours. He is complaining of painful muscle spasms. The spasms are caused by
dehydration (loss of water and salt)
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What type of medication is used to treat cutaneous anthrax?
antibiotics
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The hyperthermia patient has a temperature of 104 degrees F, dry skin, and confusion. What type of hyperthermia is this?
Heatstroke (late hyperthermia)
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The nurse has increased the room temperature and covered the patient with heated blankets. Is this active or passive rewarming?
passive rewarming
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For burn victims, we add an F to the primary survey. ABCDE+F. What does the F stand for?
Fluid resuscitation
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The nurse is caring for a hyperthermia patient that is alert with a headache and increased heart rate. Fluid replacement should be given by what route?
orally
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True or False? A patient with carbon monoxide poisoning will have a normal oxygen saturation.