Trauma icu - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Where do we care for patients that require high acuity care? : an ICU, an intermediate-care unit (IMC), or a medical-surgical acute care unit Characteristics of a level 1 ICU : comprehensive care for patients with a wide variety of conditions Characteristics of a level 2 ICU : comprehensive care for most patients, but not specific populations ex. neuro, cardiothoracic, trauma Characteristics of a level 3 ICU : ability to provide initial stabilization for critically ill patients but are ...

SSM TCAR Exam Questions Reviewed And Revised With Correct Answers <Updated!!> 1) What is permissive hypotension? - ANSWER 80-90 Keeping SBP >Aggressvie fluid resuscitation disrupts new clots, dilutes blood, promotes coagulopathies, and aggravates endothelial leakage NOT APPRORIATE FOR TBI 2) What are the 2 types of bleeding in a trauma patient? - ANSWER Mechanical & Coagulopathic Mechanical requires surgery to fix hole Coagulopathic- later in ICU, ...

Prophecy General ICU RN A V2 EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PASS EXAM You're caring for a 49 yo head trauma pt with an ICP line. What is the formula for calculating the CPP? - ANSWER-MAP - ICP

What is critical care nursing? - correct answer -holistic care of patients experiencing life threatening conditions in a specialized intensive care unit. -requires a specific skill set -professional organizations promote EBP --> includes certification subcategories of life threatening conditions in the ICU - correct answer -physiological alternations -trauma -ICU can be broken down into specific categories (neuro, cardiac, surgerical, medical icu) Characteristics of a critical car...

Acquired brain injury (ABI) - 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 Mild brain injury - -AKA concussion -brief or no loss of consciousness -its presentation may demonstrate vomiting, lethargy, dizziness, and inability to recall what just happened Moderate brain injury - -marked by unconsciousness for any p...

NRNP 6566 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023 Update NRNP 6566 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023 Update Question 1 Which statement is correct about fluoroquinolones? fluoroquinolones are effective treatment for urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis Fluoroquinolones are recommended treatment in uncomplicated skin infections fluoroquinolones are not associated with tendon rupture fluoroquinolones are never indicated in the treatment of pediatric infections Question 2 A 42...

Introduction to Critical Care Exam #1 Questions & Answers 2024 Definition of critical care - ANSWER-nursing concerned with human responses (physical or psychological) to life-threatening problems (trauma, major surgery, or complications of illness) Describe the first ICU's - ANSWER-generalized (2) professional organizations that are pertinent to critical care nursing and the care of critical patients - ANSWER-1. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 2. Society of Criti...

Which of the following would be the earliest auscultators finding in left ventricular failure (LVF)? A. Crackles B. S3 C. Murmur of mitral regurgitation D. Pericardial friction rub - Answer - B. S3 LVF would be the most subtle because early changes are usually subtle changes. Choose "S3." A patient with a triple-lumen subclavian catheter has been receiving total parenteral nutrition, maintenance fluids, and antibiotics by the catheter. He has been slightly confused...

Complex Care Quiz 1 Review Questions and answers 100% correct 2024 Which statement about intermediate-care units is correct? A. They are outdated and should not be used B. They are labor intensive and are not cost effective C. They provide an efficient distribution of resources D. They are reserved for patients with life threatening illnesses - correct answer C Which priority level indicates that the patient is acutely ill and unstable and requires intensive treatment and monitoring tha...

Healthstream Post-Test (2023/ 2024 Update) 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A QUESTION A mechanically ventilated patient from the OR is admitted to the ICU following an MVA. The patient experienced head trauma and blunt trauma to the abdomen. You are assessing this patient and notice that his heart rate is 130-145 per minute in sinus tachycardia; his CVP is 2. The patient remains hypotensive despite the use of vasopressors. The patient has a chest tube connected ...