Airway cervical spine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The FIRST step in any neurologic assessment involves: A) obtaining an initial Glasgow Coma Scale score. B) asking the patient if he or she can feel or move. C) determining the patient's level of consciousness. D) assessing the pupils for size, equality, and reactivity. - Answer C) determining the patient's level of consciousness. When performing a cranial nerve assessment of a patient with a suspected spinal injury, you note that the patient's pupil is constricted and the upper eyelid ...

The "E" in the primary survey stands for Exhale. TRUE/FALSE - Answer FALSE "E" stands for exposure Primary survey (ABCDE) - Answer A: airway/cervical spine B: breathing C: circulation D: disposition (checking neuro status/GCS) E: exposure Assessments findings for airway and cervical spine.... - Answer -airway open -jaw thrust monuver -head tilt When used jaw thrust monuver instead of tilting the head.... - Answer neck injury--any kind of cervical neck injury ...

BKAT Critical Care Review (2022/2023) Rated A+ Normal Central Venous Pressure (CVP) range 2-8 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure (PAOP) range 6-12 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Systolic (PAS) range 20-30 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Diastolic (PAD) range 5-15 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Mean (PAM) 11-20 mmHg Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) range 800-1200 mmHg Preload volume left in the left ventricle at the end of diastole What is preload affected by? venous return ...

West Coast EMT - Block 4 2023 Exam Questions and Answers Verified Solutions 1. A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine: D. Energy transmission to the spine 2. A 15-year-old fema...

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...

MDC4 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers 100% The "E" in the primary survey stands for Exhale. TRUE/FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER-FALSE "E" stands for exposure Primary survey (ABCDE) - CORRECT ANSWER-A: airway/cervical spine B: breathing C: circulation D: disposition (checking neuro status/GCS) E: exposure Assessments findings for airway and cervical spine.... - CORRECT ANSWER--airway open -jaw thrust monuver -head tilt When used jaw thrust monuver instead of tilting t...

Which of the following is not part of "the primary survey" in trauma patients? (A) Airway assessment (B) Breathing assessment (C) Circulation assessment (D) Digital rectal examination (E) Exposure - The answer is D (Chapter 250). The goal of the primary survey is to identify immediate life threats and to stabilize them. The airway, breathing, circulation, disability (gross neurologic deficit), and exposure of the patient are the aspects of the physical exam in the primary survey. Whic...

TNCC 9th Edition – Questions and Answers Graded A+ (SOLVED 2024) A adult patient with a knife injury to the neck has an intact airway and is hemodynamically stable. They complain of difficulty swallowing and speaking. In the primary survey, further assessment is indicated next for which of the following conditions? a. Damage to the cervical spine b. An expanding pneumothorax c. Laceration of the carotid artery d. Injury to the thyroid gland - ansa. Damage to the cervical spine

FCCS Quizlet questions and answers 2023 verified passed.What labs should you order immediately when assessing the acutely ill or injured pt? (2) ABG, BG What is the single most important indicator of critical illness? (hint: it's a vital sign) Tachypnea Increase in depth of breathing Kussmaul/hyperpnea Increase in depth of breathing, also called Kussmaul or hyperpnea, may indicate what severe acid/base abnormality? severe metabolic acidosis Periodic breathing wit...

A 7-year-old boy has difficulty breathing and is wheezing. Vital signs are BP 94/62, HR 128, and RR 32. What initial management should be performed? A. Open the airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver. B. Initiate bag-mask ventilation. C. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position. D. Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask. - Answer - D. Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask. A 4-month old infant who has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 36 hours is lethargic, has a weak cry, and has m...