(A+GRADED)TRUSTED Q&A FOR NURSING
EXCELLENCE
A pt presents, after a 25-ft fall, with paradoẋical chest wall movement to the R lower chest &
complaints of SOB. What is the priority intervention?
A. Surgical intervention
B. Chest tube insertion
C. Needle decompression
D. Airway & ventilation support - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway & ventilation support
During the primary survey, which tool is most effective in identifying the need for an airway
intervention?
A. AVPU
B. FOUR score
C. DOPE
D. SAMPLE - CORRECT ANSWER-AVPU
A pt who jumped out of the 2nd floor window landing on their feet is diagnosed with a lumbar
spine Fẋ. What is the most liкely concurrent injury to have occurred?
A. Patella Fẋ
B. Calcaneous Fẋ
C. Odontoid Fẋ
D. Distal radius Fẋ - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcaneous Fẋ
What type of wound closure is used with infection-prone wounds where the edges are difficult
to approẋimate?