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Which one of the following is a sign of Cushing's triad (Cushing's reflex)
that occurs with traumatic brain injury? - Answer-The vital signs are an
increased blood pressure, slowing pulse rate, and irregular respirations
(classically seen as Cheyne-Stokes).


Classes of hemorrhage - Answer-A Class III hemorrhage is said to occur
when the patient has lost 30-40% of their circulating blood volume. This
is a significant bleed due to the fact that the body's compensatory
mechanisms are maximized, and any additional blood loss will now
create significant disturbances in hemodynamic stability. In Class I and
II hemorrhage, blood pressure remains acceptable, in Class IV
hemorrhage the blood pressure drops dangerously low.


APGAR SCORE - Answer-Appearance: 0=blue/pale; 1=blue & pink; 2=no
cyanosis-all pink


Pulse Rate: 0=Absent; 1=<100; 2=>100


Reflex: 0=no response to stimuli; 1=grimace; 2=cry or pull away

,Activity: 0=None; 1=some flexion,2=flexed arms/legs resisting extension


Respiratory: 0=Absent; 1=weak, irregular; 2=strong, lusty cry


Organs in Upper Right Quadrant of Abs - Answer-The liver is found
primarily within the boundaries of the upper right quadrant.


Organs in Upper Left Quadrant of Abs - Answer-The stomach and
spleen are typically found in the upper left quadrant.


Bladder location - Answer-The bladder is found on the midline between
the lower two quadrants.


Communication "Reflection" - Answer-Reflection is a technique where
you paraphrase the patient's words to encourage more information and
to build trust


Minimum safe residual pressure in oxygen tank is? - Answer-The
minimum safe residual pressure in an oxygen tank is 200 psi.


Nasal cannula oxygen flow rate - Answer-1 to 6L/min


Nasal cannula oxygen concentration - Answer-24% to 44%

,NRB Flow rate - Answer-12 to 15L/min


NRB oxygen delivered - Answer-90% to 100%


Venturi mask oxygen delivery - Answer-24, 28, 35, 40 percent


BVM flow rate and oxygen delivery - Answer-15L /min and nearly 100%


Cheyne-Stokes Respirations - Answer-Shows irregular respirations
followed by a period of apnea


Ataxic Respirations - Answer-irregular, ineffective respirations that may
or may not have an identifiable pattern.


ICP (intracranial Pressure) Signs/symptoms - Answer-decreased pulse
(Bradycardia), increased B/P (Hypertension), irregular respirations.


ICP Defined - Answer-Accumulations of blood within the skull or
swelling of the brain.


Triad of signs (Cushing's Reflex) are: (Usually seen with ICP) - Answer-1.
Increased systolic B/P

, 2. Decreased pulse rate
3. Irregular respirations.


Glascow Comas Scale (GCS) Components; - Answer-Eye opening,
Verbal Response
Motor Response


GCS (Eye Opening) Ratings - Answer-Spontaneous-4
Verbal response-3
Response to pain-2
None-1


GCS (Verbal Response) Ratings - Answer-Oriented Conversation-5
Confused Conversation-4
Inappropriate Words-3
Incomprehensible sounds-2
None-1


GCS (Best Motor Response) - Answer-Obeys Commands-6
Localizes Pain-5
Withdraws Pain-4
Abnormal Flexion-3

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