Blunt trauma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

53 yo F hit by car. Unresponsive w/ deformity to the left femur and pelvic instability. Diminished lung sounds on L side. You should? Answer - Immobilize long backboard 28 yo M, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale, cool, diaphoretic and responsive to verbal. R 38 and shallow with paradoxical movement. What should you do? Answer - 02 with positive pressure ventilations What is the most likely cause of periorbital echymosis? Answer - Basilar skull fracture 30 yo M shot in mid thigh. Bl...

Which of the following is the recommended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer - Answer C. Warm (40 degrees) water 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 - Answer ...

ATI Capstone Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 1, Actual Exam Questions & Answers (Deeply Explained Answers)-1. A nurse is caring for an adult client who asks about vaccinations against communicable diseases. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following vaccines are available? (Select all that apply) Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine Hepatitis C vaccine Helicobacter pylori vaccine Adult vaccines currently available to prevent contracting communica...

Three categories of hemorrhage and percent of occurance correct answersExtremity 13.5% Junctional 19.2% Truncal 67.3% Percent of combat fatalities survivable by early intervention and rapid evacuation correct answers24% The majority of combat related wounds are due to what? correct answersPenetrating trauma What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization? correct answersMotor vehicle crashes, Falls from greater than 15ft, and IED blast involving a MRAP vehicle. In a com...

TNCC 9TH EDITION TESTS Comprehensive Questions with Answers, 2024-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-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - C. Notify the physician A patient is brought to the e...

Module 7 Exam - Requires Respondus LockDown Browser + Webcam Question 1 3 / 3 pts True/False: The kidneys are long, thin muscular tubes. True Correct! False Question 2 3 / 3 pts A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the L1 level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not? Your Answer: The kidney would be damaged since the kidneys are located between the T-12 and L-3 vertebrae Yes, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3...

When teaching a patient about testing to diagnose metabolic syndrome, which topic would the nurse include? 1. Resting electrocardiogram 2. Postural blood pressures 3. Blood glucose test 4. Cardiac enzyme test : 3. Blood glucose test A patient who has experienced blunt abdominal trauma during a motor vehicle collision is complaining of increasing abdominal pain. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the purpose of 1. peritoneal lavage. 2. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ...

West Coast EMT - Block 4 / West Coast EMT - Block 4 Questions And Answers 2024 / 2025 A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - ANS-D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-...

A localized dilation of an artery either within the original diameter of the artery (fusiform) or an out pouching of the artery (saccular). Aortic Aneurysm What is aortic aneurysm the result of a weakening of the arterial wall and occurs where arteries curve or flex. Where is the aortic aneurysm located? Can be in the abdominal area such as abdominal aortic aneurysm or thoracic aorta What is the cause of aortic aneurysm? • Hypertension • Atherosclerosis • Smoking • Age • Fam...

ATI PROCTORED EXAM - MATERNAL NEWBORN GRADED A -ALL ANSWERS CORRECT-180 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is caring for a client who has oligohydraminios. What fetal anomalies should the nurse expect? a. renal agenesis b. atrial septal defect c. spina bifida d. hydrocephalus - CORRECT ANSWER a. renal agenesis A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 wks gestation and has a suspected pelvic fracture due to blunt abd trauma. What findings should the nurse expect? a. uterine contrac...