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The acronym RICE directs the nurse in the care of a sprain. The "C" in the acronym stands for __.
Correct Answer: compression
Rationale: The acronym stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
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When assessing the adult victim for pulselessness the CPR rescuer should palpate the most reliable and accessible pulse. Which pulse will be palpated?
- A. Radial
- B. Brachial
- C. Carotid
- D. Femoral
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When assessing the adult victim for pulselessness, the most reliable and accessible pulse is the carotid.
When two nurses perform two-person CPR there should be two slow breaths for every 30 __.
Correct Answer: compressions
Rationale: Two slow breaths are given after every 30 compressions.
A visitor in the hospital slips and falls. The patient's arm appears dislocated and the visitor is unable to move it. What is the first action the nurse should implement?
- A. Apply cold packs.
- B. Check range of motion.
- C. Splint the arm.
- D. Apply an Ace bandage.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should splint the arm where it lies and not attempt to move or rearrange the limb.
A patient has been stung by a bee and is brought to the emergency department. The nurse observes the sting site and identifies that the stinger is still in the skin. What action should the nurse take?
- A. Remove it with sterile tweezers.
- B. Soak the area with a cold compress.
- C. Scrape the stinger with the side of a knife.
- D. Squeeze the surrounding tissue to expel the stinger.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The stinger should be removed with the side of a knife by scraping to avoid forcing more venom into the skin.
A nurse assesses an accident victim who has bright red blood spurting from a laceration on his right forearm. Where will the nurse apply pressure after applying direct pressure and elevating the limb?
- A. Right subclavian artery
- B. Right radial artery
- C. Right ulnar artery
- D. Right brachial artery
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arterial bleeding is characterized by the spurting of bright red blood and can be controlled by direct pressure, elevation, and indirect pressure on the appropriate pressure point. The brachial artery is the closest pressure point to the injury.