What is trauma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHTLS 10th Edition Exam Questions And Answers 1. Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action, initiate the plan, reassess the plan as care for the patient moves forward, and adjust the plan as the patient's condition or circumstances change? A. Principles of PHTLS B. The Golden Period C. The XABCDE assessment D. Critical thinking process - ANS Question 1: D To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical thinking skills in the field. Critical thi...

Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, ...

Final Exam: MN 566/ MN566 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Which type of stomatitis is caused by continual exposure to chewing tobacco? a. Aphthous stomatitis b. Herpetic stomatitis c. Nicotinic stomatitis d. Allergic stomatitis Answer: c. Nicotinic stomatitis Q: What is the initial treatment for uncomplicated anterior epistaxis? a. Tilting the head back so the blood does not run out the nose b. Applying firm and contin...

CMN 548 MODULE 3 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH ALL ANSWERS UPDATED A 26-year-old Caucasian female was brought for psychiatric evaluation. She could not remember her high school's name, her own name, and what she does for a living. Three weeks prior to this incident, she lost her fiancé to a motor vehicle accident. There was no history of head trauma or brain injury. The computerized tomography of her head was normal. This patient is exhibiting what type of trauma? A. Psychogenic amnesia B. Neurogen...

Midterm Exam Review: NSG 527 / NSG527 (Latest 2023 / 2024): Rated A Questions and Verified Answers 1. What is the fourth existential crisis that yalom believed ~ Answer: that man has been thrown into a universe that has no meaning 2. Which "givens" of existence is the tension between the awareness of the inevitability of death and the wish to continue to be ~ Answer: death 3. Which "givens" is there a conflict between the groundlessness and randomness of our univ...

TNCC 9th Edition Study Guide UPDATED! Question: Three adults present at different times during a one-hour period with a high fever, fatigue, and headache. All three patients have a rash which started on their mouth, face, and arms with progression to the chest and abdomen. They all visited the same grocery store within the last week. What is the most appropriate intervention from triage for these patients? A. Move them to a decontamination area B. Mask the patients and send them to the...

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and ...

TNCC final exam test 2024 open book actual questions and answers graded A+ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival ...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid ...