C What are the primary benefits of a team approach to trauma care
it provides a systemic approach to care and organizes care
A In the primary
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Protect their aiway
B WHich may lead to unreliable pulse ox reading
carboxyhemoglobin
A The systemic inflammatory response is a normal part of the body's response to shock from traumatic injury. what best describes this response
it is activated by tissue hypoxia and sends neutrophils to injury site
A what is an early assessment finding to increased ICP in pt with a brain injury
vomiting
A an unrestrained driver was involved in a frontal collision without airbag deployment. he is hypotensive and tachycardic with shallow respirations, distended JVD and muffled heart tones the nurse prepare for what
pericardiocentesis
D An unrestrained driver is brought into the emergency department following a frontal impact MVC. she is pale, anxious, and c/o SOB. what is the potential injury
Lumbar fx
B pt to ER after being pinned to brick retaining wall. knwoing crushing injuries can result to significant damage to muslces the priority asessment for trauma nruse is for
myoglobinemia nd renal failure
A the nurse is preparing to cleanse an extensive abrasion contaminated with dirt and gravel. which of the following intervention is indicated
us copious amounts of NS
A when providing care for the pedicatric pt with burns the post resuscitation care, how are fluids delivered
parkland formula with maintainence fluidss
B thinning skin and diminished autonomic response in older adult can have what effect on primary assessment
compromised thermoregulation
A in mass casualty "doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people refers to a situation where
there may be more patients than resources
C effective pain management in hte pt iwth rib fxwill promote what
cough with ability to clear secretions
Bduring the primary survery which of the following has the greatest priority
cervical spine injury
D restrained driver is involved in a severe head on MVC and presnts with a seatbelt mark along the neck and upper chest area. bilateral decreased breath sounds, hemoptysis and diffuse sub q emphysemato the neck and upper chest area
tracheobronchial injury
B a pt involved in an MVC develops asymmetric pupillary reactivity, bilateral pupillary dilation and abnormal motor posturing. what does the nurse suspect as the most likely cause
herniation syndrome
B which of the following hemodynamic support strategies is the prioririty intervention for a pt with traumatic pulmonary contusion
judicios use of IV fluids
B the unrestrained fron seat passenger in a MVC develops echymosis around umbillicus. this assessment finding is most commonly associated with:
bleeding in the peritoneal cavity
D elevated comaprtment pressure can be the result of
hemorrhage from within the muscle
A prego trauma pt develops tachy, hypotension, a rigide board like uterus, and dark, red vaginal bleeding. she reports constant back pain which is increasing. the most likely cause of s/s is
placental abruption
A for a ptwho has undergone recent bariatric surgery, flouroscopy is recommended to place
NG tube
A identification of vulnerabilities is an example of what phase of disaster management
mitigation
A which of the following structures would be hte most affected by teh concept of caviation
Liver
B the most common cause of shock in the trauma pt is
loss of circ volume
B a pt with injury to the middle meningeal artery is at risk for which of the following
epidural hematoma
C what organ might be injured in left lower rib fx
spleen
D pt with amputation of an index finger with a knife. amputaiton is brought in with pt. it is wrapped in sterile gauze with saline and sealed in a plastic bag. the next step amputation care is
place the bag on ice
D which physiological change in airway of an odler adult pt places the pt at risk for difficult intubation
cervical arthritis
Cthe term worried well when refering to disaster preparedness planning refers to:
individuals hwo think they have been affected by the event but are asymptomatic
C which of the following would be priority intervention for a pt with multiple rib fractures and chest wall instability follwoing a mvc collision
assist with endotracheal intubation
A a 22 yr old was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, sustaining multiple fx she is alert and answering qestions and crying what is the best method for initial pain assessment for this pt
self report scale
D which of the following diagnostic intervention is most appropriate for the unstable pt with a suspectedinternal hemorrhage
focused assessment with sonography for trauma
C an adult pt involved in a brush fire arrives to the er. upon initial assessment in the er the most concerning finding is
hoarse voice and repeatedly decides to clear throat.
C a college student presents to the er stating afterarriving at a party , she awoke in a dorm rom. she didnt recognize with no memory of the previous evening the trauma nurse prepare for what exam.
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