ATCN Pretest – Questions & Answers

ATCN Pretest – Questions & Answers The body regions which are the sites of major internal and external bleeding include: - Correct Answer Chest, abdomen, pelvis and external bleeding A one year old infant with an intracerebral hemorrhage requires endotracheal intubation. What aspect of this child's anatomy needs to be appreciated in order to provide an effective airway? - Correct Answer Short tracheal length may result in bronchus intubation and tube dislodgement Preparation for a trauma patient includes: - Correct Answer Assembling anticipated resources and equipment and checking proper function A nurse is asked to apply a splint on a patient with a closed wrist fracture. In carrying out the task, which of the following describes how this injury should be immobilized? - Correct Answer Flat on a padded splint to include the hand to the elbow In providing care to a patient with severe brain injury, the nurse plans interventions to maintain adequate CPP including: - Correct Answer Maintaining normal intravascular volume and MAP A patient with suspected TBI is to be intubated using drug-assisted intubation with etomidate and succinylcholine. The nurse knows that the most important consideration prior to the procedure is to: - Correct Answer Have an alternative airway plan ready A fluid bolus of warmed crystalloid solution may be ordered in the initial treatment of shock. Which statement is true concerning the volume of the bolus? - Correct Answer It is limited to one liter When sedating a head-injured patient prior to intubation, the most important step is to: - Correct Answer Obtain a baseline GCS and pupillary exam prior to adminis