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NUR 426 Burns and Trauma Exam Questions And Answers
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NUR 426 Burns and Trauma Exam Questions And Answerswhat is the most common preventable COD?
ex: hemorrhage
what is blunt trauma caused by?
blast effect, acceleration-deceleration forces (such as a car crash), diffuse tissue injury
what is penetrating trauma caused by?
impalement, gunshot wound, stabbing, focal injury
what are the 2 categories of trauma?
major and minor
what is major trauma?
severe multiple system injuries, requires prompt intervention to prevent disability, loss
of limb, or loss of life
what is minor trauma?
single system injuries, do not post a threat to life or limb, can be appropriately treated in
a basic emergency facility
what is the "load and go" criteria for trauma?
extrication (get the patient out), O2, IVs, fluid, control bleeding
what 3 elements are a primary focus of patient care?
airway, breathing, circulation (ABCs)
, what 3 elements are a secondary focus of patient care?
disability(neuro exam), expose(expose the trauma- anterior and posterior!), fahrenheit
(DEF)
what does poikilothermic mean?
cold blooded- keep these patients(most likely burn vics) warm to prevent coagulopathic
problems later
what is our goal time frame for treatment of trauma victims?
GOLDEN HOUR- get them to the level of care they need within an hour! hemorrhage
cessation, replacing blood volume, restoring adequate perfusion
what are the elements of resuscitation?
blood component transfusion, massive transfusion-usually external and internal injury,
MASSIVE fluids, blood products, etc, damage control surgery-identify trauma and what
can I fix
what is the universal donor of blood?
O-
what are elements of triage?
rapidly assess/prioritize patient care, ABC function, mental status, obvious vital organ
involvement, expected resource utilization
what is the lethal triad?
hypothermia, acidosis, coagulation-test question!
what should be consistently monitored for head injuries?
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