A patient conveyance usually associated with emergency situations. A stretcher is capable of being carried by health care workers. It is often used the same as the word gurney. 

Extension of a joint beyond its normal anatomical range.

A nurse is providing care for a patient admitted with a temperature of 101.3°F, pulse 98 beats per minute, 34 respirations per minute, and blood pressure 106/54 mm Hg. The patient reports chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness for the past 2 days. Which of the following physician orders should the nurse complete first?

The nurse answers a call light and finds the patient gasping for breath and looking very anxious. Based on the patient’s history, the nurse believes the patient may be experiencing a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

The family of a patient awaiting a laryngectomy asks how the patient will communicate. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?

A patient with pulmonary edema has moist, bubbling lung sounds. What is the best way to describe this finding?

A patient with a chest drainage system is admitted to the respiratory unit. The nurse notes vigorous bubbling in the water seal chamber of the system. Which of the following actions by the nurse is correct?

Which of the following medications can help reduce acute dyspnea in a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

In 3-5 complete sentences, explain what the quote is about (give the larger context) and how/why you feel it is important to the story. Give as much detail as possible using your own knowledge and written language skills. “They posted no warnings that the mine was filled with explosive gas. They allowed innocent people to enter that mine when they knew it was deadly. It could’ve been any of you. And they did not come forward with the truth because they knew they were in the wrong. And now they seek to use the tragedy of Louisa Mae’s stroke as a way to take her land. The law clearly says one cannot profit from one’s misdeeds. Well, if what Southern Valley did does not qualify as a misdeed, then nothing on this earth ever would.” – Wish You Well p. 387

In 3-5 complete sentences, explain what the quote is about (give the larger context) and how/why you feel it is important to the story. Give as much detail as possible using your own knowledge and written language skills. “[Luisa to Lou] ‘But you had a fine daddy. A man who loved you. […] But thing is, Billy Davis got to live with his daddy ever day. I’d ruther be in your shoes. And I know Billy Davis would. I pray for all them children ever day. And you should too.’” – Wish You Well p. 187