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A patient who was knocked unconscious would typically be evaluated by an emergency medicine physician, especially if they present to an emergency department. Depending on the severity of the injury, a neurologist may also be involved to assess potential brain injuries or concussions. In some cases, a trauma surgeon might be consulted if there are concerns about other traumatic injuries.
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When should implied consent apply?
Implied consent applies to the unconscious patient - if the patient were conscious they would want your help.
Is it normal to be knocked unconscious and then dream until you wake up?
Being knocked unconscious is not normal at all. If the question refers to being knocked out from a blow to the head, that indicates a concussion and you need professional medical attention. Such injuries have the potential to be very serious. On the other hand, if the question refers to being knocked out in the sense of being under anesthesia, that is an entirely different matter, since you would be in medical care. In either case, most people do not report having dreams while unconscious in this way. But it is possible (normal) even if it is not common.
How would a nurse handle the dilemma of a patient that says,she is fat although the truth is she is underweight ?
A nurse would probably refer the patient to an eating disorder specialist.
Is an unresponsive patient still breathing?
Could be. Breathing is not a response. A person who is unconscious would be unresponsive and still breathing.
How would you perform mouth care on an unconscious patient?
With mouth care swabs, solution, and suction. Then moisturize the lips
Why are machine gun not allowed in ambulance?
obviously because they are dangerous and what if the patient had a seizure and knocked the gun. It would set it off and everyone would die.
How do you identify a patient without a wristband?
If the patient is conscious, I would ask for name and birthdate (to ensure that the patient is not a family member with the same name), or even better, a photo ID. If the patient is unconscious, I would say you have a problem on your hands unless someone in the vicinity can identify the patient (which would be the same situation if an ambulance arrives on the scene of a unidentifiable person).
How much chloroform to make some of unconscious?
this is a question for a qualified physician, so it would depend on the height weight and age of the patient.
How can a exercise specialist help eating disorders?
Anorexics often over-exercise or exercise enough to lose weight. An exercise specialist could work to help create a plan that would not harm the patient any further and would help them with their recovery.
What did Freud believe all dreams were about?
Freud believed that all dreams were a form of wish fulfillment, stemming from unconscious desires and repressed feelings. He also believed that dreams provided a window into the unconscious mind and could reveal hidden fears, desires, and conflicts.
What kind of doctor would diagnose the symptoms of ovarian cancer in a patient?
As with all other forms of cancer, an oncologist would be the doctor or specialist that would diagnose the symptoms of ovarian cancer in a female patient. Warning signs might be found from a gynecologist during a pap smear, but an oncologist would verify the findings for cancer.
When is surgery necessary to correct malocclusion?
In severe cases of malocclusion, surgery may be necessary and the patient would be referred to yet another specialist, an oral or maxillofacial surgeon.
