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A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain,
SOB, and
diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on
high-flow
O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority interventi...
TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Q’s & A’s 100%
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A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain,
SOB, and
diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on
high-flow
O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient?
✔✔Expedite transfer to the
closest trauma center
Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a
geriatric trauma
pt? ✔✔a pertinent medical hx is crucial
Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has
identified deficiencies
and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which phase of
the disaster life
cycle does this describe? ✔✔Mitigation
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EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of
Surgeobs
screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare
the pt for a
radiologic spine clearance? ✔✔smell of alcohol on breath
What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
✔✔hemoglobin
does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues
Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? ✔✔acidosis
EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp 97.2F (36.2 C). The
pt exhibits
urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most
consistent with which of
the following types of spinal cord injury? ✔✔Complete
Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy
connected to a
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chest drainage system? ✔✔flucuation in the water seal chamber
During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the
nurse notes
snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed
next? ✔✔insert an
oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex
A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a
baseball. A teardrop-
shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is suspected? ✔✔globe
rupture
A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS upon arrival: BP
110/60, HR96,
RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt
is
demonstrating s/sx of which stage of shock? ✔✔compensated
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