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A fracture of the 9-12 ribs would be indicative of what injury? -
ANSWER-Hepatic
A hemothorax might produce was assessment findings? -
ANSWER-Anxiety, dyspnea, tachypnea, chest pain, tachycardia,
cyanosis, diaphoresis, hypotension, diminished breath sound on
injured side.
A simple pneumothorax is caused by what? - ANSWER-Blunt
trauma
A sustained ICP over what level is considered abnormal? -
ANSWER-20 mmHg
Assessment findings for corneal abrasions include. -
ANSWER-Photophobia, pain, redness, lid swelling
Assessment findings for corneal lacerations include. -
ANSWER-Pain, decreased vision
,Assessment findings for femur fractures include. - ANSWER-Pain,
inability to bear weight, shortening of leg, rotation, edema,
deformity
Assessment findings of an amputation would include. -
ANSWER-Tissue loss, pain, controlled or severe bleeding, possible
evidence of hypovolemic shock.
Assessment findings of an electrical burn patient would include
what? - ANSWER-Cardiac dysrhythmias, Hyperkalemia,
rhabdomyolysis, wound sites
Assessment findings of chronic subdural hematomas include. -
ANSWER-Altered or steady decline in LOC, headache, loss of
memory, altered reasoning, motor deficit, aphasia, ipsilateral
unilateral fixed adn dilated pupil, incontinence, seizures
Assessment findings of joint dislocations include... -
ANSWER-Inability to move affected joint, joint deformity, pain,
edema, abnormal range of motion, diminished or absent pulses
and diminished sensory function
Autoregulation maintains a steady state when the CPP is between
what? - ANSWER-50 - 160 mmHg
, Bladder and urethral injuries are often accompanied by what other
injury? - ANSWER-Pelvic fracture
Cerebral autoregulation maintains a constant cerebral vascular
blood flow as long as the MAP is in what range? - ANSWER-50-150
mmHg
Circumferential burns to the chest reduce the patients ability to do
what? - ANSWER-Breathe deeply
CO2 is a primary regulator of blood flow to the brain and a strong
vasoconstrictor or vasodilator? - ANSWER-Vasodilator
Complications of ankle dislocations are. - ANSWER-May require
realignment to restore circulation.
Complications of hip dislocations are. - ANSWER-Avascular
necrosis of femoral head, sciatic nerve compression -reduction of
hip is a priority
Complications of knee dislocations are. - ANSWER-Nerve damage,
constriction of popliteal artery and vein. Popliteal artery damage
may not become apparent for hours.