Paramedics Bring a Child to the Emergency Department with Possible

question 6

Multiple Choice

Paramedics bring a child to the emergency department with possible hypothermia.He walked to school without a coat and upon arrival he is noted to be shivering,nauseated,and uncoordinated.After removing the child's clothing,what nursing intervention does the nurse plan to implement?

• A) Administer rapid IV boluses.
• B) Apply a Bair Hugger.
• C) Cover the child with warm blankets.
• D) Start dialysis with warmed solution.

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Definitions:

Fungi

A kingdom of organisms that includes molds, yeasts, and mushrooms, which live by decomposing and absorbing the organic material in which they grow.

Lichens

Symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner (usually an algae or cyanobacteria), living together on surfaces like rocks or trees.

Algae

A diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that are not necessarily closely related, ranging from unicellular microalgae to large multicellular forms, inhabiting both freshwater and marine environments.

Chytrid Fungi

A group of primitive pathogenic fungi that can infect amphibian skins, significantly contributing to global declines in amphibian populations.