A Child Experiences Frostbite of the Fingers After Prolonged Exposure

question 6

Multiple Choice

A child experiences frostbite of the fingers after prolonged exposure to the cold.Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

• A)Rapid rewarming of the fingers by placing in warm water
• B)Placing the hand in cool water
• C)Slow rewarming by wrapping in warm cloth
• D)Using an ice pack to keep cold until medical intervention is possible

Understand the benefits and methods of therapeutic play in a hospital setting.

Recognize the importance of infection control practices in wound care.

Comprehend strategies to manage pain and stress during procedures.

Understand the concept of gender stereotyping and its onset.

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A statistic calculated from sample data and used in hypothesis testing to determine the plausibility of the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that there is no significant difference or relationship between specified populations, which serves as a default position until evidence indicates otherwise.

P-Value

Given that the null hypothesis is presumed correct, it's the likelihood of experiencing test findings that are as extreme or more extreme than actually observed ones.

Test Statistic

A calculated value from sample data, used to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis in the context of a hypothesis test.