Tbi assessment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHTLS TEST EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS The pre-hospital assessment of the trauma patient begins with which of the following? Select one: a. Assessment of scene safety and situation b. Information provided by the dispatcher c. The initial assessment d. The primary survey Feedback - correct answer Information Provided by the dispatcher Patients with suspected traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are susceptible to secondary injuries which are typically preventable. In ...

Acute Brain Injury - An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain Injury - An alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force 2 Mechanisms *trauma impact * traumatic inertial forces Non-traumatic brain injury - Lack of O2, decreased nutrients to cells, exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor or blockage or other neuro disorder ABI Prevalence - 2nd most prevalent d...

CBIS Exam| 215 Questions all Answered 100% Correctly Acute Brain Injury An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain Injury An alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force 2 Mechanisms *trauma impact * traumatic inertial forces Non-traumatic brain injury Lack of O2, decreased nutrients to cells, exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor or blockage or other neuro...

Acute Brain Injury - An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain Injury - An alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force 2 Mechanisms •trauma impact * traumatic inertial forces Non-traumatic brain injury - Lack of 02, decreased nutrients to cells, exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor or blockage or other neuro disorder ABI Prevalence - 2nd most prevalent disabilit...

Relias ED RN A What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes - ANSWER 1 mg every 3-5 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma - ANSWER ...

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A patient has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Less than 48 hours later, the patient is on ventilatory support with continuous intracranial pressure and hemodynamic monitoring. Which Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score correlates with this patient's condition? a) 7 b) 9 c) 11 d) 13 Correct Answer-a In a patient with a head trauma, Battle sign is indicative of which type of injury? a) Contusion b) Concussion c) Skull fracture d) Cerebral hematoma Correct Answer-c A patient is ...

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Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

An OT is conducting an evaluation on a client post-CVA. The client present with contralateral hemiplegia, grasp reflex, incontinence, confusion, and apathy. What is the involved artery and the site of the infarct? Select one: a. Posterior cerebral artery (PCA) b. Middle cerebral artery (MCA) c. Internal carotid artery (ICA) d. Anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - correct answer d. Anterior cerebral artery (ACA) A child has recently begun to build with blocks both horizontally and vertical...