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Which of the following is a late sign of increased intracranial
pressure? - ANSWER Decreased respiratory effort
Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with
which brain injury? - ANSWER Subdural hematoma
You are caring for a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle
crash and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your secondary
survey include abdominal pain on palpation, fundal height at the
costal margin, and some dark bloody show. Varying accelerations
and decelerations are noted on cardiotocography. These findings
are most consistent with which of the following? - ANSWER
Placental abruption
A patient with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock
will demonstrate hypotension and which other clinical signs? -
ANSWER Bradycardia and absent motor function below the level
of injury
Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a
hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize
the impact of a future disaster. Which phase of the disaster life
cycle does this describe? - ANSWER Mitigation
Which of the following considerations is most important when
caring for a geriatric trauma patient? - ANSWER Medical history
, The nurse is caring for a 120 kg male brought in after a
warehouse fire and is calculating the patient's fluid resuscitation
needs. He has painful red blistering to the entire surface of both
upper extremities and superficial burns to the anterior chest.
Using the modified Lund and Browder chart to calculate the total
body surface area burned, how much intravenous fluid would be
administered in the first 8 hours? - ANSWER 2280 mL
An intubated trauma patient is being transferred to a tertiary care
center. After moving the patient to the stretcher for transport, a
drop in pulse oximetry to 85% is noted. Which of the following is
the priority intervention? - ANSWER Confirm endotracheal tube
placement
A 20-year-old male presents to the ED complaining of severe
lower abdominal pain after landing hard on the bicycle cross bars
while performing an aerial BMX maneuver. Secondary
assessment reveals lower abdominal tenderness and scrotal
ecchymosis. Which of the following orders would the nurse
question? - ANSWER Straight catheter for urine sample
You are treating a 27-year-old male in respiratory distress who
was involved in a house fire. Calculating total body surface area
(TBSA) burned is deferred due to the need for emergent
intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? -
ANSWER 500 mL/hr
A patient has been in the emergency department for several
hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures
and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and
complaining of leg pain. His wife reported that he suddenly
became anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the patient is
restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The