NU 421 Canvas Exam 3 Study Guide
Pneumothorax - Ans:-air in the pleural cavity
Tension Pneumothorax - Ans:-a type of pneumothorax in which air that enters the chest cavity is
prevented from escaping
cause of pneumothorax and hemothorax - Ans:-any injury that lets air, blood, or fluid in pleural...
A tension pneumothorax that causes pressure on the great veins can lead to what - Ans:✔✔-Obstructive
shock and death
What is the priority in trauma? - Ans:✔✔-Airway & C-Spine
What are A, B, C, and D? - Ans:✔✔-A - Airway & C-spine
B- Breathing
C- Circulation (pulses, bleeding, 2 IVs/LR)
D- Disability (neuro exam, motor function)
What do we need to consider for MRI? - Ans:✔✔-claustrophobia, metal implants, pacemakers
What do we need to consider for CT? - Ans:✔✔-Renal function
Allergies to iodine, shellfish
What do you do if a patient is going to bleed out before you fix their airway? - Ans:✔✔-CAB! Circulation
(fix bleeding), airway, breathing
How much will hemoglobin increase with 1 unit of PRBC? - Ans:✔✔-Hemoglobin goes up by 1
When do rib fractures cause the most pain? - Ans:✔✔-During inspiration
In shock do you see tachycardia or bradycardia? - Ans:✔✔-Tachycardia EXCEPT neurogenic shock
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