Basilar skull fractures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

  lOMoARcPSD|5967629 2024/2025 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY MDC IV (NUR2755) MDC4 FINAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%;(GUARANTEED SUCCESS ) MDC4 Final Exam 1. Which of the following describes the process of initial surveillance of victims injury severity when administering first aid in an emergency situation? A. The Good Samaritan law B. an emergency interview C. Triage D. taking vital signs 2. The nurse reminds a group of certified nursing assistants (CNA) that for ...

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 but it can also reduce changes associated with the re...

A difference in pupil size greater then 1.0 mm correct answer: Is considered abnormal If both eyes are fialated but not reactive to light correct answer: Brain stem injury is probable If csf is draining from nose or ears you should suspect? correct answer: Basilar skull fracture Different types of scalp injuries? correct answer: Avulsions abrasions, lacerations Types of skull fractures correct answer: Linear, basilar, mandible, depressed, nasal, mid-faced Conplaing of missing...

68W FC2 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | VERIFIED The function of this structure is to encase and protect the brain tissue - ANSWER Skull (Cranium) The lower jaw bone - ANSWER Mandible The fused bones of the upper jaw. - ANSWER Maxillae There are three membranes that cover the brain and they are called what? - ANSWER Meninges Outermost membrane and most resilient of the meninges. - ANSWER Dura Mater The center layer of the meninges. - ANSWER Arachnoid The innermost membrane of...

AHN 572 Neuro 1, Top Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. Coup - -Bruising at direct impact Countercoup - -Cranial Contents shift, temporal or posterior region Mechanism of Injury : Acceleraiton-Deceleration - -Coup-countercoup, where rapid acceleration of head hits directly, then crainial contents stop and shift then decelerate (diffuse injury) blunt trauma - -Direct impact Penetrating Trauma - -Penetrates into the brain tissue High velocity trauma example - -Gun shot wound ...

68W FC2 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | VERIFIED The function of this structure is to encase and protect the brain tissue - ANSWER Skull (Cranium) The lower jaw bone - ANSWER Mandible The fused bones of the upper jaw. - ANSWER Maxillae There are three membranes that cover the brain and they are called what? - ANSWER Meninges Outermost membrane and most resilient of the meninges. - ANSWER Dura Mater The center layer of the meninges. - ANSWER Arachnoid The innermost membrane of...

Anterograde (Posttraumatic) Amnesia - ANSWER Inability to remember events after an injury. Basilar Skull Fractures - ANSWER Usually occur following diffuse impact to the head (such as falls, motor vehicle crashes); generally result from extension of a linear fracture to the base of the skull and can be difficult to diagnose with a radiograph (x-ray). Battle's Sign - ANSWER Bruising behind an ear over the mastoid process that may indicate a skull fracture. Cerebral Edema - ANSWER Swelli...

AIS Components for ISS Scaling-Body Region 1. Head/Neck 2. Face 3. Chest 4. Abdominal/Pelvic Contents 5. Extremities/Pelvic Girdle Severe 6. External- Skin and Burns The adult skeletal system 206 bones 6 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Child's Teacher Skull base fractures orbital roof, ethmoid, basilar process of occipital bone, petrous and squamous process of temporal bone (mastoid or petrous) Skull Vault fractures frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal bones (specifies squamou...

AIS Components for ISS Scaling-Body Region - Answer-1. Head/Neck 2. Face 3. Chest 4. Abdominal/Pelvic Contents 5. Extremities/Pelvic Girdle Severe 6. External- Skin and Burns Types of head injuries - Answer-scalp wounds, skull fractures, brain injuries The adult skeletal system - Answer-206 bones Skull base fractures - Answer-orbital roof, ethmoid, basilar process of occipital bone, petrous and squamous process of temporal bone (mastoid or petrous) Skull Vault fractures - An...

A patient is being discharged following treatment for excessive vomiting and diarrhea from a possible foodborne illness. You know the patient understands the discharge instructions when the patient states: I will drink clear liquids, such as sports drinks, for the next 24 hours. - ANSWER Once vomiting has been controlled, oral hydration should begin with the use of fluids that contain glucose, sodium, and potassium, such as sport or electrolyte replacement drinks. Institution of a regular die...