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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse has arrived on the scene of an accident. The victim is conscious and has a large bleeding laceration on his thigh. The nurse uses an available towel to provide compression to the wound. What action should the nurse perform next?
 
  a. Turn the patient to his left side.
  b. Elevate the patient's affected leg.
  c. Bend the affected leg at the knee.
  d. Use the patient's belt as a tourniquet.

Question 2

The first responder to an automobile accident finds a victim with a sucking chest wound. What action should the responder take?
 
  a. Tightly bind the injury with a folded magazine and the patient's belt.
  b. Place a plastic sandwich bag over the wound and tape on three sides to make a flutter dressing.
  c. Turn the patient to the affected side and instruct the patient to deep breathe.
  d. Place the patient's hand over the wound and tell the patient to press down.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
After holding direct pressure on the bleeding area, a tourniquet may be implemented. The nurse should immobilize the leg and avoid position changes that could exacerbate bleeding. Elevation of an injured extremity is no longer recommended.

Answer to Question 2

B
The flutter dressing will allow the air to leave the pleural space, but not allow any more air in. The collapsed lung will begin to reexpand.


olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

diana chang

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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