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Miranda Sandoval Smith Critical Care 4 March 2021 Davis Edge Remediation Test 3 Lesson 13 Q6: The healthcare team is caring for patients with burns in a mass casualty scene. Which method used by the healthcare team is most appropriate to determine the total body surface area (TBSA) percentage of burns of different patients in this situation? A6: Rule of Palm R6: The size of the patient’s hand, including fingers, is determined in the rule of palm method, which accounts for approximately 1% of TBSA. It is therefore the quickest method of determining the burn size in prehospital settings and in mass casualty scenes where time is of the essence Lesson 14 Q8: While caring for a patient with a sprain, the nurse refrains from wrapping the dressing very tightly. Which outcome indicates an effective nursing intervention? A8: The patient will have intact sensation. R8: Dressings should be wrapped Tightly in a patient with a sprain, but not enough to alter neurovascular function. Therefore, the nurse should refrain from wrapping the dressing very tightly to prevent the alteration of neurovascular functions. This prevention ensures that circulation, movement, and sensation remain intact. Q14: Which vital signs can be observed in a patient with excessive bleeding that leads to hemorrhagic shock? Select all that apply. A14: Tachycardia and low blood pressure. R14: Tachycardia and low blood pressure are associated with hemorrhagic shock. Q15: The nurse is discharging a patient with this appliance. What should the nurse include with the teaching? A15: Use a hairdryer on cool settings if it gets wet. R15: Using a hair dryer on cool air setting will dry the cast if it gets wet. The patient should blow air under the cast. Lesson 15 Q3: Which are common clinical manifestations of salicylate poisoning? Select all that apply. A3: Bradycardia, hypotension and arrythmia

R3: Bradycardia, hypotension and arrythmias are clinical manifestations of poisoning....