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subdural hematoma - ANSWER Tearing of the bridging veins is
most frequently associated with which brain injury?
straight cath for urine sample - ANSWER A 20 y/o M presents to
the ED complaining of severe lower abd pain after landing hard
on the bicycle cross bars while preforming an aerial BMX
maneuver. Secondary assessment reveals lower abd tenderness
and scrotal ecchymosis. Which of the following orders would the
RN question?
placental abruption - ANSWER You are caring for a pt who was
involved in a MVC and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your
secondary survey include abd pain on palpation, fundal ht at the
costal margin, and some dark bloody show. Varying accelerations
and decelerations are noted on cariocgraphy. These findings are
most consistent with which of the following?
it can worsen cord damage from an unstable spinal injury -
ANSWER Which of the following is true about the log-roll?
defusings - ANSWER All of these are considered a critical
communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the
following?
pulse oximetry and capnography - ANSWER What bedside
monitoring parameters are used to assess for adequacy of O2
and effectiveness of ventilation?
, padding the upper back while stabilizing the cervical spine -
ANSWER Caregivers carry in a 2 y/o into the ED who fell out of a
second-story window. The pt is awake and crying with increased
work of breathing and pale skin. Which of the following
interventions has the highest priority?
bowel (Hollow organ injury signs and symptoms may be subtle
and delayed but are associated with a high mortality rate if not
identified.) - ANSWER Which of the following injuries is LEAST
likely to be promptly identified?
Initiate transfer to a trauma center - ANSWER A pt is brought to
the ED of a rural hospital following a high-speed MVC. When
significant abd and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey,
which of the following is the priority interventions?
bardycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury -
ANSWER A pt with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic
shock will demonstrate hypotension and which other clinical
signs?
apply splint and elevate ABOVE the level of the heart -
ANSWER a 36 y/o F has a deformity of the L wrist after a fall. She
is reluctant to move her hand due to pain. Which of the following
is the most appropriate intervention?
the aorta is torn at its attachment with the ligamentum arteriosum
- ANSWER which of the following occurs during the third impact
of a motor vehicle crash?
Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local
regulations - ANSWER a 5 y/o child presents to the ED with
bruises to the upper arm and buttocks in various stages of