Nursing Quiz: Triage and Medical Conditions
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The color ______ in triage indicates injuries that are life-threatening but survivable with minimal intervention.

red

For toddlers above 18 months, the appropriate site for IM administration is the ______ muscle.

ventrogluteal

In the COAL acronym for cane walking, 'C' stands for ______.

cane

In the context of fetal alcohol syndrome, a characteristic feature includes a flat ______ bridge.

<p>nasal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Munchausen Syndrome causes an individual to self-inflict ______ or fabricate symptoms.

<p>injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compartment syndrome is considered an ______ situation requiring immediate intervention.

<p>emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

For ______ fractures, it is important to assess for signs such as paresthesias and increased pain.

<p>musculoskeletal</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a variation of Munchausen Syndrome, called Munchausen by ______, an individual fabricates illness in someone else.

<p>proxy</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the triage process, injuries classified as ______ require medical care but can wait hours without threat to life or limb.

<p>yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

A definitive diagnosis for an abdominal aortic ______ is made through a CT scan.

<p>aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hirschsprung’s results in ribbon-like ______ due to obstruction.

<p>stools</p> Signup and view all the answers

The deltoid and gluteus maximus are appropriate sites for IM administration in ______.

<p>children</p> Signup and view all the answers

For patients with fluid retention, you should think of ______ problems first.

<p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

When blood is observed in emesis, particularly coffee-brown, consider a ______ ulcer.

<p>peptic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pancreatic enzymes should be taken ______ each meal.

<p>with</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients experiencing anticholinergic effects, they may have ______ retention.

<p>urinary</p> Signup and view all the answers

In MRSA, the recommended precaution is ______.

<p>Contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

For VRSA, both ______ and airborne precautions are necessary.

<p>Contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients taking Lithium, a therapeutic level is considered between ______.

<p>0.5-1.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

The symptoms indicating a toxic level of Lithium (2-3) include N/V and ______.

<p>diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

In thrombocytopenia, it is essential to avoid ______ medications whenever possible.

<p>IM</p> Signup and view all the answers

Patients with iron deficiency anemia should take iron supplements with ______ or on an empty stomach.

<p>Vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

The triad of symptoms for Meniere's Disease includes vertigo, tinnitus, and ______.

<p>N/V</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gastric ulcer pain typically occurs ______ minutes after eating.

<p>30 to 90</p> Signup and view all the answers

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