Tension pneumothorax - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

You are treating a 27-year old male in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred d/t the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? A) 1000 mL/hr B) 500 mL/hr C) 250 mL/hr D) 125 mL/hr - Answer- B) 500 mL/hr A patient has been in the ED for several hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and c/o leg pain. His wife ...

Which of the following clinical factors would increase difficulty of ventilating a patient effectively by manual resuscitation device and mask? 1) bull neck 2) deviated septum 3) enlarged tongue correct answer: 1 & 3 All of the following are complications associated with drawing blood from an arterial line EXCEPT. 1) infection 2) hematoma 3) anticoagulation 4) vessel spasm correct answer: 3 A 54 year old homeless patient has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of tu...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous ...

Sharp ESO 2024 Exam Queations with Answers What mnemonic is used to assess possible causes of PEA? - Answer-H's and T's: Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia; Toxins, tamponade, thrombosis, trauma, tension pneumothorax What is the recommended oxygen delivery method for PEA? - Answer-O2 at 15L/minute via ambu bag (10 breaths/minute) What medication is administered for PEA? - Answer-Epinephrine 1mg IVP/IO (0.1mg/ml), repeat every 3...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous ...

An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. On physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. She has no pulsus paradoxus. Her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. In addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. Her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. She has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. A chest x-ray reveals clear lung fields with a dilated cardia...

TECC QUIZ questions with complete solutions. 1. A _ is a dangerous location where anyone present is at risk of harm. a. Hot zone b. Cold zone c. Warm zone d. End zone correct answer: 1. A. Hot zone 2. What can cause cardiac arrest to a casualty? a. Bleeding out b. Tension pneumothorax c. Blocked airways d. All of the above correct answer: 2. D. All of the above 3. A _ is the area around the hot zone where it is unlikely (not impossible) that danger still exists. a. Hot zone b. Cold ...

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...

When a poison has been ingested by a child, the parents should be instructed to do which of the following first? a) Induce vomiting. b) Call the local poison control center. c) Administer an emetic. d) Get to an emergency facility. - ANSWER- Call the local poison control center. Correct RATIONALE: Not all poisons should be vomited. Strong acids, for example, could cause as much destruction of tissue being vomited as being swallowed. The poison control center will provide the most a...

A 65 kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% of his predicted value. What bronchial hygiene therapy would be most appropriate initially? correct answer: IPPB with normal saline A patient on VC ventilation has demonstrated auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? (select all that apply) 1. Tidal volume 2. Respiratory Rate 3. Inspiratory flow 4. Sen...