Rib fractures Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RNFA FINAL PRACTICE EXAM - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point? Completion of the surgical procedure Side effects the patient may encounter as a result of extracoproreal circulation include: Inflammatory responses 00:08 01:10 After retracting the nerve roots during a laminectomy, this structure is incised before getting to the disc. Posterior longitudinal ligament Of the following, which is not a symptom of compartment syndrom...

TNCC Written Exam 2023 (92 Questions with 100% Correct Answers) What are the late signs of breathing compromise? - ANS-- Tracheal deviation - JVD What are signs of ineffective breathing? - ANS-- AMS - Cyanosis, especially around the mouth - Asymmetric expansion of chest wall - Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration - Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing - Sucking chest wounds - Absent or diminished breath soun...

ABSITE Exam Questions And Answers 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+). The vagus nerve mediates what in the setting of systemic inflammation? Correct Answer: Enhanced gut motility What type of hormones are cytokines? Correct Answer: polypeptide Function of heat shock proteins Correct Answer: Binding of autologous proteins to improve ligand binding Omega-3 fatty acids have what affect on the inflammatory response? Correct Answer: Decrease What is a known affect of TNF? Correct Answer: Expressi...

The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? endotracheal tube Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? subdural hematoma 00:26 01:33 A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation? Elevated ...

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency. B. non...

The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point? Completion of the surgical procedure Side effects the patient may encounter as a result of extracoproreal circulation include: Inflammatory responses 00:08 01:10 After retracting the nerve roots during a laminectomy, this structure is incised before getting to the disc. Posterior longitudinal ligament Of the following, which is not a symptom of compartment syndrome? Moderate pain Fibrocystic ch...

Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam Latest Version 100% Solved If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury. If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear. If you see a de...

Musculoskeletal (NCCPA outline) (Latest 2023 / 2024) Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1. - most common injury sustained in blunt thoracic trauma. - may cause localized pain, crepitus, pain with inspiration, dyspnea, and mayeven cause pneumothorax or hemothorax. Answer: Rib fractures 2. Fractures of the - rib usually indicate severe trauma because of thenecessary force to produce such an injury. Answer: first 3. The pain associated with rib fractures may lead to Answer: hyp...

ATLS EXAM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. ANS: True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? ANS: aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younge...

ATLS MCQQUESTIONS& ANSWERS BEST FOR 2023 APPROVED BY : Q: A 42-year-old man is trapped from the waist down beneath his overtumed tractor for several hours before medical assistance arrives. He is awake and alert until just before arriving in the emergency department. He is now unconscious and responds only to painful stimuli by moaning. His pupils are 3 mm in diameter and symmetrically reactive to light. Prehospital personnel indicate that they have not seen the patient move either of hi...