A patient with hemophilia has suffered a large and deep laceration to the right forearm after cutting it on a mirror, which fell while he was hanging it. The wound is hemorrhaging a steady amount of dark red blood. Given the history of hemophilia, your immediate action on reaching the patient's side and putting on gloves would be to:
A) request that the ED have Factor VIII standing by on your arrival.
B) start an IV and administer a 1 L NS bolus.
C) apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound.
D) apply direct pressure with a bulky dressing.
Question 2
A paramedic has asked you to sterilize a laryngoscope blade, which was placed in the mouth of a patient during an endotracheal intubation procedure. To sterilize this piece of equipment, you should:
A) wipe the blade down with a solution of one part bleach to 10 parts water.
B) clean the blade with soap and water, and then soak it in bleach for 1 hour.
C) immerse and leave the blade in an EPA-registered (approved) chemical sterilant.
D) wipe and soak the blade in a solution of 100 parts bleach to one part water.
Patient with typical rheumatoid arthritis contractures.
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
Providing patient education
Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.