Your patient is a 35-year-old woman who spilled a cup of hot coffee on herself two hours ago. An area on her right thigh that is about twice the size of the palm of her hand is red and painful but has no blisters. Which of the following actions would be appropriate for an OEC Technician to take?
a. Apply a lotion containing a topical anesthetic and aloe vera.
b. Apply a dry sterile dressing.
c. Apply an antibiotic ointment.
d. Apply a plastic bag full of ice to the skin of the affected area.
Question 2
During your secondary assessment, a patient with a stab wound to the abdomen tells you that he is taking Coumadin, a blood thinner. Which of the following implications would taking this medication have for this patient?
a. The medication would not affect the patient or the care you provide.
b. The medication would cause this patient's blood to clot more quickly, thereby minimizing any bleeding that might occur.
c. The medication could cause the patient to bleed more profusely.
d. The medication would reduce the patient's blood pressure, so bleeding would be less profuse.
Symptoms of a patient in shock
A patient centered care approach
Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment
Anatomy of the heart. Remember: It is labeled right and left based on the patient’s perspective.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
WOMAN FROM WILLENDORF