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maegan_martin

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse is assessing victims in an emergency situation. What will the nurse assess for first?
 
  a. Hemorrhage
  b. Fractures
  c. Mobility
  d. Abnormal breathing

Question 2

What is the term for the cleanest part of a voided urine specimen that is collected after voiding is initiated and before it is finished?
 
  a. Sterile specimen
  b. Caught specimen
  c. Midstream specimen
  d. Patient-collected specimen


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shaikhs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A life-threatening situation of the highest priority is arrested or abnormal breathing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A midstream urine specimen is collected after voiding is initiated and before it is completed.


maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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