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Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - ANSWER 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 determin...

Which of the following mnemonics can help a nurse prioritize care for a trauma patient with massive uncontrolled hemorrhage? - ANSWER MARCH You are caring for a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your secondary survey include abdominal pain on ...

The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? - ANSWER endotracheal tube Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - ANSWER subdural hematoma A pati...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWER A 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 mas...

What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? - ANSWER Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - ANSWER Vasoconstriction ...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWER A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patien...

What is the Mnemonic for the Secondary Assessment? - ANSWER F = 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 an...

What physiologic change in the elderly population increases the risk of traumatic injury? - ANSWER Decreased subcutaneous fat Decreased subcutaneous fat and thinning of the skin increases the risk of injuries from soft tissue trauma and increases the risk of hypothermia If a patient has received ...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - ANSWER 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 determin...