This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is attempting to control bleeding in a patient with a profusely bleeding scalp wound. The ... (Read 67 times)

tiffannnnyyyyyy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 512
on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is attempting to control bleeding in a patient with a profusely bleeding scalp wound. The most effective initial treatment of bleeding is to:
 
  a. elevate the head.
  b. apply direct pressure.
  c. apply an ice pack.
  d. apply indirect pressure.

Question 2

The mother of a young woman being treated for amphetamine overdose asks the nurse when the manifestations will subside. The nurse's best answer is:
 
  a. Usually in 8 to 10 hours.
  b. She will snap out of it in a day or two.
  c. Usually in about 2 hours, but the effects will return in 2 to 3 days.
  d. The manifestations may be permanent.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

missalyssa26

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The most effective general treatment of bleeding is to apply direct pressure.

Answer to Question 2

D
The manifestations of overdose to amphetamines are frequently permanent.


tiffannnnyyyyyy

  • Member
  • Posts: 512
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Hdosisshsbshs

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

Did you know?

Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Position of patient following seizure Position of patient following seizure
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
The approval of a new drug is a four-stage process: (1) preclinical investigation, (2) clinical inve The approval of a new drug is a four-stage process: (1) preclinical investigation, (2) clinical inve
A patient with Cushing’s syndrome (A) before and (B) after receiving treatment. Sharmyn McGraw A patient with Cushing’s syndrome (A) before and (B) after receiving treatment. Sharmyn McGraw
Internal and External Loci of Control Internal and External Loci of Control
Control of flower formation, as revealed by mutations in Arabidopsis thaliana. Control of flower formation, as revealed by mutations in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Video: Facilitated Diffusion - Glucose transport

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library