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c. severe maxillofacial fractures 1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a. symmetrical chest wall movement b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c. bilateral breath sounds d. oxygen saturation >92% e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which of the following signs the necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a. fascial lacerations b. repeated vomiting d. sternal fracture e. Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12 3. Tw...

EMT National Registry Questions and Answers 2023 3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) chronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. Acute bronchitis a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. COPD ...

ATI Proctored Assessment Leadership 2019 A nurse in the ED is performing triage for a group of clients following a MVC. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider assess first? -A client who has a closed leg fracture and reports peripheral paresthesia -A client who reports a sprained ankle and has a laceration over the medial ankle -A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement -A client who has abrasions to the face and is requ...

1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a. symmetrical chest wall movement b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c. bilateral breath sounds d. oxygen saturation >92% e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which of the following signs the necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a. fascial lacerations b. repeated vomiting d. sternal fracture e. Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12 3. Twenty-seven patients are seriously i...

RN Leadership Online Practice 2019 B A nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for a group of clients following a motor-vehicle crash. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider to assess first? a. A client who has a closed leg fracture and reports peripheral paresthesia. b. A client who reports a sprained ankle and has a laceration over the medial ankle. c. A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement. d. A clien...

CAISS 2 | 299 Questions and Answers 100% correct | LATEST 2023 3 portions of the temporal bone - ANS squamous (vault) mastoid (base) petrous (base) The lamina papyracea is part of the _______________. - ANS medial wall of the orbit The iris, choroid, and ciliary body belong to the ____________. - ANS Uvea (part of the eye) The salivary gland includes what 3 additional glands? - ANS parotid submandibular sublingual If vessel injury is described only as "dissection" and ...

1. A nurse in the ED is performing triage for a group of clients following a MVC. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider assess first? -A client who has a closed leg fracture and reports peripheral paresthesia -A client who reports a sprained ankle and has a laceration over the medial ankle -A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic move- ment -A client who has abrasions to the face and is requesting medication for severe pain ANS A cl...

contusion Answer -soft tissue injury produced by blunt force, such as a blow, kick, or fall that results in bleeding into soft tissue (ecchymosis or bruising) -a hematoma (collection of blood within a tissue) develops when bleeding is sufficient to form an appreciable solid swelling strain Answer -"pulled muscle" -injury to musculotendinous unit cause by overuse, over stretching, or excessive stress -tendon connects muscle to bone, whereas ligament connects bone to bone sprain Answer...

A caregiver presents to the emergency department with an 18-month-old and reports the child is not using their left arm after playing a game with an older sibling. The child is alert and curious, with regular, even respirations, and skin color is appropriate. - Sick A 12-year-old restrained, back -seat passenger involved in a motor vehicle crash is noted to have hypotension, tachycardia, and contusions and discoloration across the lap area. On exam a splenic rupture is suspected. Which of t...

CCRN Questions and Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The...

Shinta R. Widya, MD–Post Test ATLS11.Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation?aSymmetrical chest wall movementbEnd tidal CO2 presence by colorimetrycBilateral breath soundsdOxygen saturation >92%eETT above carina on chest x-ray2.Which one of the following signs necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients?aFacial lacerationsbRepeated vomitingcSevere maxillofacial fracturesdSternal fractureeGCS score of 123.Twenty seven patients are se...