Air methods trauma Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TCRN Test 150 Questions with Verified Answers Fluid resuscitation is administered to a traumatically injured patient. After resuscitation, the trauma nurse evaluates the patient's response to that resuscitation to determine whether additional fluids should be administered. Which of the following factors is most likely to impact this evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER Beta-blockers blunt changes in the pulse and blood pressure. This may both reduce changes associated with recognizing hypovolemia bu...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam with Complete Solutions 1 / 19 1. What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube?: Continuous waveform capnography 2. The upper airway consists of...: Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx 3. No gas exchange occurs here , it's called .: Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. 4. Crycothyroid membrane: betw...

Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary vascular markings. CBC—polycythemia,...

EMT Special Populations EXAM Questions and answers, Graded A+. EMS personnel would MOST likely be called to the residence of a patient receiving home health care when the home care provider: - -has recognized a change in the patient's health status. A tube from the brain to the abdomen that drains excessive cerebrospinal fluid is called a: - -shunt In contrast to conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss is caused by - -nerve damage Patients with autism - -have extreme d...

TCRN Review - Continuum of Care for Trauma Injury Prevention, Patient Safety, Patient Transfer,Forensic Issues, End-of-life Issues and Rehabilitation What are the 8 components to the Trauma System? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Rapid identification of the injury, followed by easy access to EMS with a central dispatching system 2. Appropriately trained and appropriate level of EMS providers available on scene 3. Pre-hospital triage protocols authorizing EMS providers to make triage decisions before th...

2022/2023 STUDY GUIDE WORKING EXAM SOLUTION FOR ATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTOR COMPLETE SOLUTION Seizures and Epilepsy: Seizure precautions ----During a seizure: Position client on the floor and provide a patent airway, turn client to side and loosen restrictive clothing Cancer treatment options: Protective Isolation (999) ----If WBC drops below 1,000, place the client in a private room and initiate neutropenic precautions. - Have client remain in his room unless be needs to leave ...

TCRN Exam 113 Questions with Verified Answers Kehr's sign - CORRECT ANSWER Referred left shoulder pain, usually indicates a splenic injury Base deficit - CORRECT ANSWER Base deficit more than -6 indicates the need for agressive resuscitation and determination of the etiology CXR - CORRECT ANSWER Most important tool providing useful information in the early minutes. Can identify major sources of blood loss from injuries in the chest or elevated diaphragm with displacement of abdominal o...

1 / 19 1. What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube?: Continuous waveform capnography 2. The upper airway consists of...: Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx 3. No gas exchange occurs here , it's called .: Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. 4. Crycothyroid membrane: between thyroid and cricoid, avascular structure that co...

DASLE MN State Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Clinical Crown - Correct Answer ️️ -That portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity Oral prophylaxis - Correct Answer ️️ -The complete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from the teeth. DH and DDS allowed Selective Polishing - Correct Answer ️️ -a procedure in which only those teeth or surfaces with stain are polished Purpose is to avoid unnecessary removal of even small amounts of surface enamel...

HESI Fundamentals Exam V6 (VERSION 6) (130 Questions with Answers) (2023/2024) (Graded A+) HESI Fundamentals Exam V6 (VERSION 6) 1. A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about expected changes of aging. Which of the following statements by a group member indicates that the teaching has been effective? "I should expect my heart rate to take longer to return to normal after excessive as I get older." 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and h...