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Energy forces: Tension - ANSWER-forces stretch by pulling at opposite ends. Example: Tensile strength describes the tissues ability to resist pulling apart when stretched. Tendons, ligaments, and muscles can tear when they are overstretched (Achilles tendon) Energy Forces: Compression - ANSWER-Compression forces crush by squeezing together. Example: Injuries to organs occur when the organs are crushed from surrounding internal organs or structures such as a seat belt worn up across th...

what organs tolerate pressure wave energy better? - ANSWER-solid organs (heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, uterus) Highest rate of TBI related hospitalizations and death occurs in... - ANSWER-males ages 0 to 4 What organs resist shearing forces better? - ANSWER-air filled organs (lungs, bowel) True or False? With deceleration injuries the longer the distance of deceleration, the better the outcomes - ANSWER-True Lateral impacts are often associated with which type of injury? -...

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 reported suddenly becoming anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the patient is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. the patient is exhibiting signs of symptoms commonly associated with which of the following conditions? A) acute lung injury B) fat embolism C) PTX D) pu...

What does the J stand for at the end of the secondary survery? - ANSWER-just keep evaluating - vipp What does VIPP stand for? - ANSWER-vital signs, injuries/interventions, primary survey, pain During the head-to-toe, where would you find Grey-Turner's sign? - ANSWER-flank During the head-to-toe, where would you find Cullen's sign? - ANSWER-umbilicus What is sometimes deferred at the end of the head-to-toe? - ANSWER-inspecting posterior Antibiotics, consults, head CT, imaging, la...

1. Preparation and Triage 2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G) 3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer) 4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts 5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care 6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - ANSWER-Initial Assessment 1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 2. B- breathing and Ventilation 3. circulation and control of hemorrhage 4. D - disability (neur...

Trauma Nursing Process - TNP - TNCC 9th Ed with Complete SolutionsTrauma Nursing Process - TNP - TNCC 9th Ed with Complete SolutionsTrauma Nursing Process - TNP - TNCC 9th Ed with Complete Solutions What should you ask yourself after completing all of your interventions and reassessments? - ANSWER-Does this patient need to be transferred to another hospital, to surgery, or to critical care? What happens prior to patient arrival? 1-3 - ANSWER-1. Activate trauma team 2. Prepare trauma room ...

1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 2. B- breathing and Ventilation 3. circulation and control of hemorrhage 4. D - disability (neurologic status) 5. F - full set of vitals and Family presence 6. G - Get resuscitation adjuncts L- Lab results (arterial gases, blood type and crossmatch) M- monitor for continuous cardiac rhythm and rate assessment N- naso or orogastric tube consideration O- oxygenation and ventilation analysis: Pulse oxygemetry a...

CSI - ANSWER-Cervical spinal Injury Manual stabilization - ANSWER-Two hands holding head and neck in alignment Immobilization (Neck) - ANSWER-Semi-rigid cervical collar securely fastened ( Miami j ) AVPU - ANSWER-Alert Verbal stimuli Pain Unresponsive Alert - ANSWER-May maintain airway Verbal stimuli - ANSWER-Airway adjunct Pain only response - ANSWER-Need airway Unresponsive - ANSWER-Need airway Jaw thrust maneuver - ANSWER-If patient unable to open mouth, responds ...

What should you ask yourself after completing all of your interventions and reassessments? - ANSWER-Does this patient need to be transferred to another hospital, to surgery, or to critical care? What happens prior to patient arrival? 1-3 - ANSWER-1. Activate trauma team 2. Prepare trauma room 3. Don PPE What happens following patient arrival but before a decision to intubate has been made? 4-8 may change based on C-ABC - ANSWER-4. Assess for obvious uncontrolled external hemorrhage or...

TNCC 9th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Correct TNCC 9th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Correct TNCC 9th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Correct TNCC 9th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Correct You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-t...