Cervical spine fractures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BKAT Critical Care Review (2022/2023) Rated A+ Normal Central Venous Pressure (CVP) range 2-8 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure (PAOP) range 6-12 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Systolic (PAS) range 20-30 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Diastolic (PAD) range 5-15 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Mean (PAM) 11-20 mmHg Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) range 800-1200 mmHg Preload volume left in the left ventricle at the end of diastole What is preload affected by? venous return ...

Final Exam: NR509 / NR 509 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Physical Assessment | Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: arousal Answer: (wakefulness) depends on the ascending reticular activating system of the brainstem which projects through the thalamus to several areas of the cortex, which "processes, integrates, and gives context to the information provided to it thus generating awareness. Injury to any of these areas or their connecti...

ATLS Post Test 2023/2024 (100% CORRECT & VERIFIED) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: unavailability of a surgeon or operating room staff. multiple system injuries, including severe head injury. resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the hospital administration. widened mediastinum on chest x-ray following blunt th...

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Orthotic Devices Questions and Answers Already Passed Unit of measurement for compression stockings (and what else) mmHg (blood) Level of compression stockings that can be bought over the counter 10-20 mmHg 4 Indications for compression stockings Burns dependent edema lypmhedema varicose veins Maximum compression is achieved where in the leg In the ankle 4 Soft Cervical Collar Indications Neck extension injuries Strain Stess Whiplash Main purpose of soft cervical collar...

If a clinical test demonstrates the ability to identify accurately those patients who truly have the disease or impairment, then one would conclude that the test demonstrates: _____? High Sensitivity What makes a clinical test the best for "ruling in" a disorder? High Specificity All of the following are considered historical red flags in the lumbar spine, EXCEPT FOR: a. pain that is worse during rest vs activity b. pain worsened at night or not relieved by any position c. poor resp...

1. Which of the following is the recommended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer - C. Warm (40 degrees) water 2. Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them - D. Presence ...

RNSG 2539 exam 3Flexion Spinal Cord Injury - correct answer think whiplash injuries in MVA's. Cervical spine ruptures posterior ligaments hyperextension spinal cord injury - correct answer Head is suddenly accelerated then decelerated -Ex. Diving (hit face), fall with chin strike, rear end collision (break happens in front of spine) Compression fractures of spinal cord - correct answer compression of spinal cord caused by fractured vertebrae flexion-rotation spinal cord injury - co...

RNSG 2539 exam 3 Flexion Spinal Cord Injury - correct answer think whiplash injuries in MVA's. Cervical spine ruptures posterior ligaments hyperextension spinal cord injury - correct answer Head is suddenly accelerated then decelerated -Ex. Diving (hit face), fall with chin strike, rear end collision (break happens in front of spine) Compression fractures of spinal cord - correct answer compression of spinal cord caused by fractured vertebrae flexion-rotation spinal cord injury - ...

MDC4 Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed What does triaging do? *acts as gatekeeper* helps prioritize patient care based on illness and severity level According to triage, what patients would be seen firtst highest acuity patients will receive quickest intervention (Most ill/severe will get seen first) What is a good model for triaging patients? ABCs Is hospital triaging the same as mass casualty triaging? NO Which triage situation uses tags? mass casualties w...