A 72-Year-Old Man Has Fallen from a Ladder and Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

A 72-year-old man has fallen from a ladder and is transported to the emergency department by ambulance.He is unconscious on arrival and accompanied by his wife and son.During the primary survey of the patient,what should the nurse do?

• A) Obtain the patient's vital signs.
• B) Calculate a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)score.
• C) Examine the neck for rigidity or stiffness.
• D) Determine whether he has underlying medical conditions.

Comprehend the principles of union democracy and the legal framework supporting it.

Identify the roles and powers within typical union structures, including national, regional, and local unions.

Recognize the impact of unionism on worker solidarity, worker rights, and industrial relations.

Understand the governance structures of national and local unions and how they are influenced by democratic practices.

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Definitions:

Arousal Approach

A concept focused on finding optimal levels of arousal to enhance individual performance in various tasks, balancing between too little and too much stimulation.

Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory that suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance on any task; too little or too much arousal can decrease performance.

REM

Rapid Eye Movement, a phase of sleep characterized by fast and random movement of the eyes, associated with dreaming.