Thoracic abdominal trauma Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing 7th Edition Harding Snyder Test Bank Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing 7th Edition Harding Snyder Test Bank Chapter 1.Perfusion MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is explaining to a student nurse about impaired central perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands this problem when the student states, Central perfusion a. is monitored only by the physician. b. involves the entire body. c. is decreased with hypertension. d. is toxic to the car...

ITLS FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct | Verified. what are trauma injuries involved with hitting chest on a steering wheel - ANSWER pulmonary contusion, pneumothorax, pericardial fusion, flail chest, cardiac tamponade rapid trauma survey - ANSWER head and neck chest breath sounds abdomen pelvis lower and upper extremities obvious swelling and deforming posterior vital signs pupils GCS Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score - ANSWER Eyes 4 Verbal 5 M...

Exam 3: NSG 300/ NSG300 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Guide | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: relationship between HR and diastolic filling time Answer: heart rate affects blood flow EX.) a sustained HR > 160 bpm decreased diastolic filling time, which decreases stroke volume & cardiac output Q: conduction system Answer: the rhythmic relaxation & contraction of the atria & ventri- cles depend on continuous, organized trans...

The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher-level trauma center is: unavailability of a surgeon or operating room  staff. multiple system injuries, including severe  head injury. resource limitations as determined by the  transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the  hospital administration. widened mediastinum on chest x-ray  following blunt thoracic trauma. 2. teen-aged bicycle rider is hit by a truck traveling at a high ra...

ATLS EXAM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. ANS: True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? ANS: aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younge...

Rank in order the sequence of events leading to joint destruction in secondary osteoarthritis (OA) beginning with the effect of an injury to the cervical spine. A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth B. Bony articular surfaces in joint exposed C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain B. Bony a...

ATLS Post Test 2023/2024 (100% CORRECT & VERIFIED) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: unavailability of a surgeon or operating room staff. multiple system injuries, including severe head injury. resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the hospital administration. widened mediastinum on chest x-ray following blunt th...

ITLS FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers, Latest Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct | Verified. rapid exam and transport Vitals and non critical treatments done during transport - ANSWER if unsure or multiple system trauma, what should you do trauma with a single system injury that presents with a stable patient, what should you do? - ANSWER focused exam what are trauma injuries involved with hitting chest on a steering wheel - ANSWER pulmonary contusion, pneumothorax, pericardial fusion, flail ...

Thoracic Trauma - Rib Fractures (pathophysiology) correct answers Upper ribs are broad, thick and particularly well protected by the shoulder girdle and muscles. Requires great energy to fracture the upper ribs and patient is at risk for significant injuries such as traumatic disruption of the aorta. Rib fractures occur most often to Ribs 4-8 laterally, where they are thin and have less over lying musculature. Broken ends of ribs may tear muscle, lung and blood vessels with possibility...