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NUR 1023 Trauma Review Questions With Complete Solutions
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NUR 1023 Trauma Review Questions With Complete Solutions
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NUR 1023 Trauma Review Questions With CompleteSolutions
A 13-year-old boy flipped his bicycle and landed on
outstretched arms, which caused a fracture to his collar bone.
This is an example of: Correct Answer An indirect force injury.
A 2-year-old boy fell down a flight of stairs, is crying loudly,
and is very difficult to communicate with. Because you are
unable to clear the spine, you elect to initiate spine motion
restriction precautions. Which instruction would you provide to
other EMTs who are initiating this care for the patient? Correct
Answer Let's place a folded towel under his shoulders and back
to help maintain head alignment.
A 21-year-old male has a stab wound to the left side of his neck.
Emergency Medical Responders are holding manual spine
motion restriction. As you approach the patient, you note blood
on his shirt and pale-looking skin color. As team leader, which
direction would you give first? Correct Answer I need someone
to place a gloved hand over than stab wound.
A 21-year-old male sustained a severe burn to his left leg while
working on an industrial furnace. Coworkers immediately
doused his flaming pants and removed them. Your primary
assessment reveals no threats to the airway, breathing, or
circulation. While performing the secondary assessment on his
leg, which finding would be most critical? Correct Answer
Partial-thickness burn completely encircling the lower leg.
,A 21-year-old-female has been struck in the left eye by a
softball during a game. Which finding is most concerning for an
eye injury? Correct Answer Unusual sensitivity to light.
A 22-year-old male was fishing when he was submerged for
approximately 30 seconds after he moved into deeper water to
untangle his fishing line. He states that he did take some water
into his lungs but feels better now and does not see the need to
be transported to the hospital. Which response is most
appropriate? Correct Answer You seem okay now, but it may
take a day or two for complications to become apparent. You
really should be checked out in the hospital.
A 24-year-old man was shocked while working on his house's
electrical system. Assessment reveals a minor burn to the fingers
on his left hand. Aside from being slightly shaky, the patient
states he feels fine and does not see the need to be treated further
or transported to the hospital. Which statement would you make
before allowing him to refuse additional care and transport?
Correct Answer It would be best to let the emergency physician
check you out. Electrical shocks can damage the heart or other
internal structures.
A 27-year-old male fell down a full flight of stairs while
escaping his burning apartment. Which assessment finding in
this patient should demand your immediate attention? Correct
Answer Burns on the face.
A 31-year-old unrestrained pregnant female was involved in a
motor vehicle collision in which she struck the steering wheel.
She now complains of chest and abdominal pain. She is
, conscious, alert, and oriented with no deficits noted to the
airway, breathing, or circulation. When asking her questions
regarding her status, which questions should you ask first?
Correct Answer Do you feel as though you are having
contractions?
A 37-year-old woman, 4 months pregnant, complains of
abdominal and pelvic pain after being assaulted in her home by
a live-in boyfriend. During the assault, he struck her in the head,
chest, and abdomen with his fists and a chair as she lay on the
floor. There are no obvious threats to the airway, breathing, or
circulation. Her vital signs are pulse, 124 beats/min; respiration,
22 breaths/min; blood pressure, 114/68 mmHg; and SpO2, 98%
on room air. Which intervention is needed for this patient?
Correct Answer Apply a non-rebreather mask with high-
concentration oxygen.
A 42-year-old male was involved in a fight and was stabbed in
the right lateral chest. The knife is still impaled, and the patient
now complains of shortness of breath. When he speaks, he
gurgles and blood drains from his mouth. His respirations are
labored and his radial pulse is weak. Which intervention should
you perform first? Correct Answer Suction the blood from the
airway.
A 42-year-old man has called 911 because of severe back pain.
He informs you that his back pain is related to a recent fracture
of his coccyx. Based on this information, where should the EMT
expect the patient to be complaining of pain? Correct Answer
Pelvic area.
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