Emergency Nursing 2024 Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers
Hemorrhage Ans--provide fluid replacement Normal Saline or Lactated Ringers, look for at color of skin, pain in left shoulder can indicate injury to spleen or right side could be liver, CT, apply pressure to stop bleeding, last resort is a tourniquet Priorities Ans--Airway breathing circulation Focus assessment based on severity of problem General Assessment Ans--control bleeding, prevent infection, limit mobility immobilize spine until spine injury ruled out, evaluate LOC, start infusion, give tetanus, antibx, surgical prep 3 types of Trauma Ans--Blunt, Penetrating,Crushing Blunt Ans--no open wound, assess for internal injury Penetrating Ans--open wound, control bleeding Assessment in the Emergency Departmen
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