CEN-Practice questions with complete solution 2024

CEN-Practice questions with complete solution 2024The major physiologic insult which occurs in a near drowning victim is which of the following? a. hypothermia b. pneumonia c. dysrhythmia d. hypoxemia - correct answer Hypoxemia rationale: The central clinical event in all near drowning victims is hypoxia caused by laryngospasm and asphyxia. A 40 yr old male involved in a house fire presents to the emergency department with dyspnea, sooty sputum, and a brassy cough. He is conscious, and 100% oxygen via non-rebreather reservoir mask is being administered. The priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is? a. fluid volume deficit b. impaired gas exchange c. airway clearance ineffective d. pain - correct answer Airway clearance ineffective Rationale: Potential for edema and obstruction of the airway. If the airway is not patent, you will be unable to ventilate and oxygenate the patient. Management of an orbital blowout fracture includes: a. pressure eye patch b. anterior nasal packing for orbital support c. topical anesthetic d. Delayed surgic