Traumatic injury - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Med Surg 1 Final Exam A nurse is caring for a client who is postprocedure following lumbar puncture and reports a throbbing headache when sitting upright. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) a.) Use the Glasgow Coma Scale when assessing the client b.) Assist the client to a supine position c.) Administer an opioid medications d.) Encourgae the client to increase fluid intake e.) Instruct the client to perform deep breathing and co...

Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - ANSWER Many problems that result from a brain injury are not always readily apparent. a. The effects of the brain injury (BI), such as changes in thinking, may not be readily apparent to an outside observer b. Negative consequences occur when the general public and medical providers do not recognize the effect of BI: i. Problems at work/ school ii. Changes in personal relationships iii. Legal problems iv. Homelessness True...

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Hemorrhage 90.9%b correct answer: The majority of these potentially survivable deaths were due to? 24% correct answer: What percent of combat fatalities are survivable by early intervention with Combat Medic Tasks and rapid evacuation to a surgical facility? Extremities 60% correct answer: Wound Data - Remember these areas are not protected by body armor. WW1 through today correct answer: Combat wounds have been consistent since when? Tactical indications for spinal immobilizatio...

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Which of the following is a cause of bradypnea? Increased activity narcotic analgesics Test anxiety Decreased oxygen saturation - narcotic analgesics A damp/damp dressing is an example of what type of wound debridement? Autolytic Surgical Mechanical Enzymatic - Mechanical What statement describes a stage 2 pressure ulcer? Damage extends to the fascia Skin is intact and does not blanch Presents as open or fluid-filled blister, or shallow crater Base is covered with slough and wo...

NYS EMT CERTIFYING EXAM |+150 Questions With Verified Answers _2023/2024|Test Bank Which of the following vital signs indicate the development of increased pressure within the skull following head trauma? 1. Decreasing systolic blood pressure, elevated pulse rate 2. Elevated systolic blood pressure and pulse rate 3. Elevated systolic blood pressure and decreasing pulse rate 4. Decreasing systolic blood pressure and pulse rate (Correct Answer: - Elevated systolic blood pressure and decre...

NR509 Bates Test Bank - Midterm Exam Questions & Answers, Latest 2024-A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine - A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. Pleuritic chest pain is also a...

Three categories of hemorrhage and percent of occurance correct answersExtremity 13.5% Junctional 19.2% Truncal 67.3% Percent of combat fatalities survivable by early intervention and rapid evacuation correct answers24% The majority of combat related wounds are due to what? correct answersPenetrating trauma What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization? correct answersMotor vehicle crashes, Falls from greater than 15ft, and IED blast involving a MRAP vehicle. In a com...

shadow health focused exam: pediatric traumatic brain injury (Damien brooks) establish chief complain - correct answer reports hitting head reports falling off skateboard reports scalp hematoma reports headache reports confusion reports dizziness reports light sensitivity asked pt about addt'l sx - correct answer reports also vomiting reports also losing consciousness denies noticing other injuries asked pt onset and duration - correct answer reports headache started when he fel...