Trauma induced paralysis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

lost productivity - one measure of the cost to society due to injury or disease; includes the loss of wages a person would have earned if they had not become unemployable due to disability, loss of taxes contributing to economy, costs to the government of supporting the individual, etc.; lost productivity costs DO NOT include cost of treatment and support post-injury or illness acquired brain injury (ABI) - An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by...

1.) You are transporting a patient who was involved in a MVC and suffered blunt chest trauma. Which of the following would indicate the presence of a tension pneumothorax rather than a simple pneumothorax? a. Hyperresonance on the injured side b. Decreased or absent lung sounds on the injured side c. Acute dyspnea and tachypnea d. Tracheal deviation with a shift toward the uninjured side e. All of the above e. All of the above 2.) You respond to a MVC for a 4-year-old patient who ...

Laws: EMTALA: Emergency room law - everyone who comes in ER room must be treated whether they have insurance or not. Torts: Doing something legally wrong Intentional: Assault (Verbal threats), battery (Physical harm, putting your hands on them without permission), false imprisonment (medical restraint is a necessity) (Haldol to sedate them is chemical restraint) Unintentional: Negligence (no harm to patient we just didn’t do what we were supposed to), Malpractice (when harm is done to t...

You arrive on the scene of a patient who fell from a ladder. Which of the following information is NOT an important factor in care of the patient? a)Height of the ladder b)Distance the patient fell from c)Surface the patient landed on d)What part of the body hit first - ANSWER a)Height of the ladder You are at the scene of an MVA, in which there are three patients, all of which have minor visible injuries. Two are refusing treatment and the last is complaining of neck and back pain. How ...

Treatment for Pregnancy Induced Hypertension - Hydralazine (apresoline) - Labetalol - Mag Time of Useful Consciousness (TUC) @30,000ft @41,000ft - 30k: 90s - 41k: 14s 00:04 01:14 coarctation of the aorta narrowing of the descending portion of the aorta, resulting in a limited flow of blood to the lower part of the body presents w/. Bounding pulses in UE and threads pulse in lower Target PaO2 for 1. ICP 2. Herniation 1. 35-40mmHg 2. 30-35mmHg Capacit...

What two types of hearing loss are associated with noise? A) acoustic trauma and noise induced B) high frequency and low frequency C) high frequency and acoustic trama D) noise induced and low frequency Ans: A- acoustic trauma and noise induced A hypersensitivity reaction that produces an allergic response is called: A) hemolytic shosh B) anaphylaxis C) necrotizing vasculitis D) systemic erythematosus Ans: B- anaphylaxis Which cytokine is produced and released from vi...

In caring for an immediate postpartum woman, you note petechiae and oozing from her IV site. You monitor her closely for which clotting disorder? A. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) B. Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) C. Hemorrhage D. HELLP syndrome A. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Rationale: A Correct: The diagnosis of DIC is made according to clinical findings and laboratory markers. Physical examination reveals unusual bleeding. Petechiae may appear around a blood pr...

CPEN Exam (coont punch emergency nerd exam) Questions With 100% Correct Answers. Halo traction and Gardner wells tongs What would be a potential treatment for an unstable cervical spine fracture? Stretches and straightens a severely compressed or curved spine. Can be used in cervical instability. Function of halo traction Provides spinal traction for the reduction of a cervical spine injury Function of Gardner wells tongs Most commonly used trauma scoring system for adults. Combines rev...

NUR 372 Exam 4 (Final) All Topics (Summary) With Complete Solution. All Topics are Covered. 2024/2025. trach: assessment -bleeding -breath sounds -work of breathing trach: complications -accidental decannulation -moderate to large amount of bleeding -pneumothorax -subcutaneous emphysema -infection trach: suctioning -sterile procedure -hyperoxygenate PRN -insert suction until cough reflex is stimulated OR meet resistance trach: if it comes out EMERGENCY -immediately provide oxy...

A pattern of unwanted contact that is repeated, intimidating, and causes someone to be fearful or suffer emotional distress is: >> all of the above stalking harassment coercion Which of the following is an example of coercive tactics? >> all of the above manipulation pressure intimidation Someone may intentionally use alcohol to create conditions in which it's easier for them to commit sexual assault because: >> D. both A and B A. alcohol ...