NSG 430 Exam 3 with Questions and Answers

NSG 430 Exam 3 with Questions and Answers Levels of trauma ANSWER 1. level 1 -regional resource, state of the science care, education, outreach, research 2. level 2 -provides care for trauma pts and transfer to level 1 if needed 3. level 3 -community hospital where no level 1 or 2 exists 4. level 4 -provides advanced trauma life support and transfer Trauma prevention ANSWER PRIMARY PREVENTION -prevent the event -safety classes, speed limits, campaigns SECONDARY PREVENTION -minimize the impact of the traumatic event -seat belt use, airbags, carseats, helmets TERTIARY PREVENTION -maximize pt outcomes after traumatic event Emergency nursing and care of emergency patient ANSWER -*recognition of life threatening illness or injury TRIAGE -process of determining pt acuity