Author Question: The nurse uses the CAGE questionnaire to assess a patient. The nurse suspects the patient is an ... (Read 39 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse uses the CAGE questionnaire to assess a patient. The nurse suspects the patient is an alcoholic if there are affirmative answers for _____ items on the questionnaire.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

When a patient arrives in the emergency department with a sucking wound to the left chest, the nurse should:

a. place several layers of gauze dressing over the wound.
b. place the patient in a supine position.
c. cover the wound with an airtight dressing taped on three sides.
d. turn the patient to the left side.

Jbrasil · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
two
An affirmative answer on two or more questions on the CAGE questionnaire is reason to assess more closely for possible alcohol abuse.

Answer to Question 2

C
Sucking chest wounds should be dressed with a flutter dressing so that air can escape the pleural space, but no more air can be sucked in.