When caring for an unresponsive pregnant trauma patient, which assessment is the priority?
Open the mouth to look for vomitus or blood
A woman, 7 months pregnant, presents to the emergency department after escaping from a house fire. Her carboxyhemoglobin level is elevated. Why is this find...
Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0: Obstetric Trauma (ENA-ENO-C09)
When caring for an unresponsive pregnant trauma patient, which assessment is the priority? correct answerOpen the mouth to look for vomitus or blood
A woman, 7 months pregnant, presents to the emergency department after escaping from a house fire. Her carboxyhemoglobin level is elevated. Why is this finding significant? correct answerThe fetus's carboxyhemoglobin level is higher than the mother's.
The fundus reaches the umbilicus at approximately how many weeks' gestation? correct answer20 weeks
Most neonates who survive perimortem cesarean section are delivered within how long after maternal arrest? correct answer5 mins
Which assessment provides the best information about possible fetal distress? correct answerInspecting
for fetal movement
When caring for a pregnant trauma patient, which assessment takes priority? correct answerAssess the level of consciousness.
Which fetal heart rate indicates fetal distress in a term fetus? correct answer172 beats per minute
During the perineal assessment of a pregnant patient, the physician obtains a sample of vaginal fluid for examination. Which finding indicates amniotic fluid in the sample? correct answerA fern pattern appears
on the slide sample.
Which laboratory test is used to detect the mixing of fetal blood in the maternal circulation? correct answerKleihauer-Betke test
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