Cervical spine protection - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What kinds of tissue injuries are less common in infants and young children? - Answer Sprains and strains. They have RESILIENT soft tissue. What injuries are an increased risk for older school-age children and adolescents? - Answer Sprains, fractures, and torn ligaments. What is the function of the neuromuscular (NM) system? - Answer Combination of muscles and neuro system that work together to create movement. Musculoskeletal system will provide the body with form, support, s...

The "A" in ABCD stands for . You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicle has what type of injury? Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION Cervical spine injury Flail chest is invariably accompanied by pulmonary contusion - do NOT over fluid which can interfere with blood oxygenation. Hypotension is caused by until proven otherwise. When you don't have/can't get a blood pressur...

Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. - 8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. - Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicle has what type of injury? - Cervical spine injury Flail chest is invariably accompanied by ______ which can interfere with blood oxygenation. - pulmonary contusion - do NOT over fluid resuscitate th...

TNCC TEST PREP A ,TNCC NOTES FOR WRITTEN EXAM, TNCC NOTES FOR WRITTEN EXAM, TNCC PREP, TNCC EXAM, TNCC 8TH EDITION What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose/Environmental controls (remove clothing and keep the patient warm) What is the Mnemonic for the Secondary Assessment? - F = Full set of VS/Focused adjuncts (includes cardiac monitor, urina...

TNCC TEST PREP A ,TNCC NOTES FOR WRITTEN EXAM, TNCC NOTES FOR WRITTEN EXAM, TNCC PREP, TNCC EXAM, TNCC 8TH EDITION What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose/Environmental controls (remove clothing and keep the patient warm) What is the Mnemonic for the Secondary Assessment? - F = Full set of VS/Focused adjuncts (includes cardiac monitor, urina...

ATLS Written Review EXAM [2023/2024]GRADED A [LATEST VERSION ] Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. - CORRECT ANSWER 8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicle has what type of injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Cervical spine injury Flail chest is invariably accompanie...

1. Which of the following is the recom- mended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer 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 3. The primary indication for transferrin...

2024 ULTIMATE TNCC EXAM :Trauma Nursing Core Course EXAM WITH LATEST UPDATES ,EXPERTS – VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Describe components of both Primary & Secondary Assessment (Pneumonic) - ANSWER-Primary: A- Airway w/ simultaneous cervical spine protection B- Breathing C- Circulation D- Disability (neurologic status) E- Expose/environmental (Remove clothing and keep pt. warm) Secondary: F- Full set VS/ focused adjuncts (cardiac monitor, urinary catheter, gastric tube) famil...

Mass Casualty Incident/Triage Latest Version Graded A+ 1. Resuscitation the pt is dying 2. Emergent the pt should not wait 3. Urgent the pt is predicted to require 2 or more resources 4. Nonurgent the pt is predicted to require 1 resource 5. Minor the pt is predicted to require no resources Primary survey (primary triage) focuses on stabilizing life threatening conditions - follow the ABCD Primary survey includes -establish patent airway provide adequate ventilation, ...

What does the bony alignment of the spine do? - ANSWERSSupport for posture and allow for muscle connection, ligament connection, nerves to branch out and innervate body Provides protection for spinal cord The ribs are connected to what - ANSWERStransverse process brachial plexus - ANSWERSnetwork of nerves originating at the spinal cord innervates chest, shoulder, and arms What cervical vertebrae sticks out with flexion - ANSWERSC7 How many thoracic vertebrae are there? - ANSWER...