South University, Savannah ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE Section 14. Urgent Care Problems

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Section 14. Urgent Care Problems MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which type of heat-related illness involves a core body temperature of at least 104°F and may present with hot dry skin, acute mental status cha... nges, absent sweat, and tachypnea? A. Heat cramps B. Heat syncope C. Heat exhaustion D. Heat stroke ANS: D PTS: 1 2. What percentage of burns is involved using the rule of nines if both front legs are burned? A. 9% B. 18% C. 24% D. 36% ANS: B PTS: 1 3. Which drug commonly prescribed for burns is active against a wide spectrum of microbial pathogens and is the most frequently used agent for partial- and full-thickness thermal injuries? A. Clotrimazole cream (Lotrimin) B. Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) C. Silver nitrate D. Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) ANS: D PTS: 1 4. A sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of at least what number will block most harmful ultraviolet radiation? A. 4 B. 8 C. 10 D. 15 ANS: D PTS: 1 5. Which clinical feature is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure? A. Dilated, nonreactive pupils B. Altered level of consciousness C. Loss of judgment D. Amnesia ANS: A PTS: 1 6. What number represents normal neurological function on the Glasgow Coma Scale? A. 7 B. 9 This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 03-17-2022 02:19:56 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/54044388/Unit02-Section14rtf/ C. 10 D. 15 ANS: D PTS: 1 7. Which diagnostic test is the best to diagnose a subdural hematoma? A. History B. Positron emission tomography C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) D. Computed tomography (CT) scan [Show More]

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