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 patient?
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
...
TNCC Test prep 9th Edition Questions with Correct Answers | 100% pass 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 patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following 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? Mitigation EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeobs scre ening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance? smell of alcohol on breath What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? hemoglobin does not readily release O 2 for use by the tissues EMS 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? Complete Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected to a ches t drainage system? flucuation in the water seal chamber During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi -system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed next? insert an oropharyngeal a irway if there is no gag reflex A 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? globe rupture A 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?
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