Vertebral column injuries - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. 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. - Correct answer C. Not...

TNCC final exam test 2024 open book actual questions and answers graded A+ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival we...

PMED CH 37 TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 Isolated musculoskeletal injuries: A) generally require high doses of analgesia. B) are difficult to identify during assessment. C) prove fatal in a significant number of cases. D) often result in short- or long-term disability. - ANSWERSD A function of the musculoskeletal system is hematopoiesis, which is defined as the process of: A) filtering the blood. B) destroying platelets. C) generating blood cells. D) producing bone marrow. -...

Chapter 13: Lumbosacral Pathologies Questions And Answers 100% Verified 2024 Spinal injuries during athletic competition account for what percentage of all spinal injuries? a. 5% to 10% b. 10% to 15% c. 15% to 20% d. 20% to 25% - ANS-b. 10% to 15% How many vertebrae segments comprise the spinal column? a. 23 b. 30 c. 33 d. 35 - ANS-c. 33 What is the space where the spinal nerve roots exit the vertebral column called? a. Pars interarticularis b. Intervertebral foramen c. Foramen ma...

RADT 247 - SPINE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ What is the primary purpose of spine imaging in radiology? Spine imaging is used to diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the vertebral column, such as fractures, degenerative diseases, tumors, and infections, through various techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and MRI. What imaging technique is most commonly used to evaluate spinal fractures? X-rays are the most common imaging technique used to evaluate spinal fractures, as they...

AT 2356 Exam 6 - Chp. 25-27 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the correct numerical order for the three different divisions of the movable vertebrae, respectively-cervical, thoracic, lumbar? 7,12,5 In an occupational educational program for the prevention of spine injuries, what would be one of the most important factors to address? maintaining proper body mechanics Composed of strong fibrous tissue that runs in several different directions for strength; it is the outer port...

CSTR STUDY GUIDE 2019AIS Components for ISS Scaling-Body Region - correct answer 1. Head/Neck 2. Face 3. Chest 4. Abdominal/Pelvic Contents 5. Extremities/Pelvic Girdle Severe 6. External- Skin and Burns The adult skeletal system - correct answer 206 bones Skull base fractures - correct answer orbital roof, ethmoid, basilar process of occipital bone, petrous and squamous process of temporal bone (mastoid or petrous) Skull Vault fractures - correct answer frontal, parietal, occi...

What is the correct numerical order for the three different divisions of the movable vertebrae, respectively-cervical, thoracic, lumbar? : 7,12,5 In an occupational educational program for the prevention of spine injuries, what would be one of the most important factors to address? : maintaining proper body mechanics Composed of strong fibrous tissue that runs in several different directions for strength; it is the outer portion of the intervertebral disc : annulus fibrosus composed ...

CAISS – Spine UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Is there a code for cervical spine injuries without further substantiation or no autopsy confirmation of specific injuries? - Correct Answer- Yes, but it has a severity of 9 How do you code co-existing injuries to the spinal cord and the vertebral column? - Correct Answer- They are coded as a single entry and only have one AIS code.

A client is diagnosed with lumbar scoliosis. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.) A. Provide information about back braces. B. Remind the client to keep scheduled follow-up appointments. C. Encourage rest. D. Review the prescribed exercises. E. Provide emotional support. - Answer: A, B, D, E Rationale: Nursing interventions for the client with scoliosis include providing emotional support, reviewing prescribed exercises, inf...