Which of the following statements concerning a patient who received electrical burns to his hand after grabbing a live wire is true?
a. The burning will continue for hours, perhaps days.
b. The patient will remain an electrocution hazard to rescuers for several minutes after being removed from the source of electricity.
c. The extent of tissue damage may be much greater than it appears on the surface.
d. Inhalation of gases is dangerous.
Question 2
Which of the following statements about an impaled object is true?
a. The primary treatment goal in the field is to stabilize the object in the position found.
b. The primary treatment in the field is to remove the object without causing further bleeding or causing as little bleeding as possible.
c. OEC Technicians may remove only objects that are impaled in an extremity.
d. OEC Technicians may remove objects that are impaled in the chest or abdomen.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
Providing patient education
Links Between Hand and Mouth
Classification of Burns by Depth