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Expedite transfer to the closest tra... [Show More] uma center - answerA 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient?
a pertinent medical hx is crucial - answerWhich of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt?
Mitigation - answerFollowing a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe?
Multiple requests for water - answerEMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeobs screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance?
hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues - answerWhat is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
acidosis - answerWhich of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death?
Complete - answerEMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp 97.2F (36.2 C). The pt exhibits urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most consistent with which of the following types of spinal cord injury?
flucuation in the water seal chamber - answerWhich of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system?
insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex - answerDuring the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed next?
globe rupture - answerA 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball. A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is suspected?
compensated - answerA trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is demonstrating s/sx of which stage of shock?
ventilate with a bag mask device - answerAn unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal airway in place, shallow and labored respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team has administered medications for drug-assisted intubation and attempted intubation but was unsuccessful. What is the most appropriate immediate next step?
within 24 hrs of trauma - answerWhen is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma pt?
pressure - answerAn intubated and sedated pt in the ED has multiple extremity injuries with the potential for causing compartment syndrome. What is the most reliable indication of compartment syndrome in a patient who is unconscious?
worsening pneumothorax - answerWhich of the following is possible complication of positive-pressure ventilation?
pelvic stability - answerthe most reassuring finding for a male pt with hip pain after a fall is which of the following?
narrowed - answerWhich of the following pulse pressures indicate early hypovolemic shock?
dysrhythmias - answerPatients with a crush injury should be monitored for which of the following conditions?
subdural hematoma - answerTearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury?
straight cath for urine sample - answerA 20 y/o M presents to the ED complaining of severe lower abd pain after landing hard on the bicycle cross bars while preforming an aerial BMX maneuver. Secondary assessment reveals lower abd tenderness and scrotal ecchymosis. Which of the following orders would the RN question?
placental abruption - answerYou are caring for a pt who was involved in a MVC and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your secondary survey include abd pain on palpation, fundal ht at the costal margin, and some dark bloody show. Varying accelerations and decelerations are noted on cariocgraphy. These findings are most consistent with which of the following?
it can worsen cord damage from an unstable spinal injury - answerWhich of the following is true about the log-roll?
defusings - answerAll of these are considered a critical communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the following?
pulse oximetry and capnography - answerWhat bedside monitoring parameters are used to assess for adequacy of O2 and effectiveness of ventilation?
padding the upper back while stabilizing the cervical spine - answerCaregivers carry in a 2 y/o into the ED who fell out of a second-story window. The pt is awake and crying with increased work of breathing and pale skin. Which of the following interventions has the highest priority?
bowel - answerWhich of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly identified?
Initiate transfer to a trauma center - answerA pt is brought to the ED of a rural hospital following
a high-speed MVC. When significant abd and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, which of the following is the priority interventions?
bardycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury - answerA pt with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate hypotension and which other clinical signs?
apply splint and elevate above the level of the heart - answera 37 y/o F has a deformity of the L wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to move her hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
the aorta is torn at its attachment with the ligamentum arteriosum - answerwhich of the following occurs during the third impact of a motor vehicle crash?
Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations - answera 5 y/o child presents to the ED with bruises to the upper arm and buttocks in various stages of healing and multiple small, clean, round burns to the back. There are no abnormalities found based on the pediatric assessment triangle or primary survey. Which of the following is the priority survey. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
to guage end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia - answerWhy is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of a trauma patient?
elevating the extremity to the level of the heart - answerA pt with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness in his calf, minimally by pain medications. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
velocity - answerWhat factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body in motion?
subdural hematoma - answerAn elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home today. She denies any loss of consciousness. She has a hematoma to her forehead and complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea. What is the most likely cause of her symptoms?
fat embolism - answera pt has been in the ED for several hrs waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and complaining of leg pain. His wife reported that he suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the pt is restless with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The pt is exhibiting s/sx most commonly associated with which of the following conditions?
nausea and vomiting - answerWhich of the following is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure?
serial FAST exams - answera 49 y/o restrained driver involved in a MVC presents to the trauma center complaining of abd, pelvic, and bilateral lower extremity pain. VS are stable. The nurse can anticipate all of these after a negative FAST exam EXCEPT which of the following?
pericardiocentesis - answerWhich of the following is NOT considered goal-directed therapy for cardiogenic shock?
endotracheal tube - answerThe trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a ramped position providers better visualization during the insertion of which device?
increased work of breathing? - answerwhich of the following assessment findings differentiates a tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax?
calcium - answerif a pt has received multiple transfusions of banked blood preserved with citrate, which electrolyte is most likely to drop and require supplementation?
identifying individuals who made mistakes during the traumatic event - answerWhich of the following is NOT considered a benefit of debriefings?
500 mL/hr - answerYou are treating a 27 y/o M in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred due to the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation?
advanced age - answerWhich of the following is most likely to contribute to inadequate oxygenation and ventilation?
a 52 y/o diabetic male with a partial thickness burn to the left lower leg - answerWhich of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center?
dressing removal - answerA patient arrives with a large open chest wound after being assaulted with a machete. Prehospital providers placed a nonporous dressing over the chest wound and taped it on three sides. he is now showing signs of anxiety, restlessness, severe respiratory distress, cyanosis and decreasing blood pressure. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate immediate intervention?
after a physical examination if the pt has no radiologic abnormalities on CT - answerEMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a MVC. EMS reports significant damage to the drivers side of the car. The pt is asking to have the cervical collar removed. When it is appropriate to remove the cervical collar?
MARCH - answerWhich of the following mnemonics can help the nurse prioritize care for a trauma patient with massive uncontrolled hemorrhage?
What is kinematics? - answerA branch of mechanics (energy transfer) that refers to motion and does not consider the concepts of force and mass of the object or body.
What is Newton's First Law? - answerA body at rest will remain at rest. A body in motion will remain in motion until acted on by an outside force.
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy? - answerEnergy can neither be created nor destroyed. It is only changed from one form to another.
What is Newton's Second Law? - answerForce equals mass multiplied by acceleration of deceleration.
What is kinetic energy (KE)? - answerKE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied by the velocity squared.
What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - answerA = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection B = Breathing
C = Circulation
D = Disability (neurologic status)
E = Expose/Environmental controls (remove clothing and keep the patient warm)
What is the Mnemonic for the Secondary Assessment? - answerF = Full set of VS/Focused adjuncts
(includes cardiac monitor, urinary catheter, and gastric tube)/Family presence
G = Give comfort measures (verbal reassurance, touch, and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management of pain).
H = Hx and Head-to-toe assessment
I = Inspect posterior surfaces
Where do you listen to auscultate breath sounds? - answerAuscultate the lungs bilaterally at the second intercostal space midclavicular line and at the fifth intercostal space at the anterior axillary line.
What are the late signs of breathing compromise? - answer- Tracheal deviation - JVD
What are signs of ineffective breathing? - answer- AMS
- Cyanosis, especially around the mouth
- Asymmetric expansion of chest wall
- Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration
- Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing
- Sucking chest wounds
- Absent or diminished breath sounds
- Administer O2 via NRB or assist ventilations with a bag-mask device, as indicated
- Anticipate definitive airway management to support ventilation.
Upon initial assessment, what type of oxygen should be used for a pt breathing effectively? - answerA tight-fitting nonrebreather mask at 12-15 lpm.
What intervention should be done if a pt presents with effective circulation? - answer- Insert 2 large caliber IV's
- Administer warmed isotonic crystalloid solution at an appropriate rate
What are signs of ineffective circulation? - answer- Tachycardia
- AMS
- Uncontrolled external bleeding
- Pale, cool, moist skin
- Distended or abnormally flattened external jugular veins
- Distant heart sounds
What are the interventions for Effective/Ineffective Circulation? - answer- Control any uncontrolled external bleeding by:
- Applying direct pressure over bleeding site
- Elevating bleeding extremity
- Applying pressure over arterial pressure points
- Using tourniquet (last resort).
- Cannulate 2 large-caliber IV's and initiate infusions of an isotonic crystalloid solution
- Use warmed solution
- Use pressure bags to increase speed of IVF infusion
- Use blood administration tubing for possible administration of blood
- Use rapid infusion device based on protocol
- Use NS 0.9% in same tubing as blood product - IV = surgical cut-down, central line, or both.
- Blood sample to determine ABO and Rh group
- IO in sternum, legs, arms or pelvis
- Administer blood products
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