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ATCN Pretest – Questions & AnswersThe body regions which are the sites of major internal and external bleeding include: ✔ Ans - Chest, abdomen, pelvis and external bleeding
A one year old infant with an intracerebral hemorrhage requires endotracheal
intubation. What aspect of this child's anatomy needs to be appreciated in order to provide an effective airway? ✔ Ans - Short tracheal length may result in bronchus intubation and tube dislodgement
Preparation for a trauma patient includes: ✔ Ans - Assembling anticipated resources and equipment and checking proper function
A nurse is asked to apply a splint on a patient with a closed wrist fracture. In carrying out the task, which of the following describes how this injury should be immobilized? ✔ Ans - Flat on a padded splint to include the hand to the elbow
In providing care to a patient with severe brain injury, the nurse plans interventions to maintain adequate CPP including: ✔ Ans - Maintaining normal intravascular volume and MAP
A patient with suspected TBI is to be intubated using drug-assisted intubation with etomidate and succinylcholine. The nurse knows that the most important
consideration prior to the procedure is to: ✔ Ans - Have an alternative airway plan ready
A fluid bolus of warmed crystalloid solution may be ordered in the initial treatment of shock. Which statement is true concerning the volume of the bolus? ✔ Ans - It is limited to one liter
When sedating a head-injured patient prior to intubation, the most important step is to: ✔ Ans - Obtain a baseline GCS and pupillary exam prior to administering medications
A ten year old child arrives following a MVC. Which of these physiological changes would be consistent with hypovolemic shock due to a mild blood
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