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endotracheal tube The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a
"ramped position" provides better visualization during the
insertion of which device?
subdural hematoma Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated
with which brain injury?
Elevated creatine kinase A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago.
Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a
musculoskeletal complication associated with this
presentation?
Initiate transfer to a trauma center A patient is brought to the emergency department of a
rural hospital following a high-speed motor vehicle collision.
When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted
in the
primary survey, which of the following is the
priority intervention?
bowel Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly
identified?
A 52-year-old diabetic male with a partial- Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn
thickness burn to the left lower leg center?
, fat embolism 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 patient is exhibiting signs and
symptoms most commonly associated with which of the
follow conditions?
Apply a splint and elevate the extremity A 36-year old female has a deformity of the left wrist after
ABOVE the level of the heart a fall. She is reluctant to move her hand due to pain. Which
of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
Expedite transfer to the closest A 56-year-old male patient involved in a motor vehicle crash
trauma center is brought to the emergency department of a rural
critical assess facility. He complaints of neck pain,
shortness of
breath, and diffuse abdominal pain. His Glasgow Coma Score
is 15. His vital signs are as follows: BP 98/71 mm Hg, HR 125
beats/minute, RR 26 breaths/minute, SpO2 94% on high-flow
oxygen via non-rebreather mask. Which of the follow is the
priority intervention for this patient?
CIWA-Ar of 36 Which of the following values indicates the need for alcohol
withdrawal interventions?
huddle A trauma patient is en route to a rural emergency department.
Radiology notifies the charge nurse that the computed
tomography (CT) scanner will be out of service for several
hours. The team gathers to plan accordingly. Which of the
following terms best describes this trauma team's
communication?
Bradycardia and absent motor function A patient with a complete spinal cord injury in
below the level of injury neurogenic shock will demonstrate hypotension and which
other clinical signs?
It can worsen cord damage from a unstable Which of the following is true about the log-roll maneuver?
spinal injury
velocity What factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body
in motion?
Report your suspicion of maltreatment in A 5-year-old child presents to the ED with bruises to the
accordance with local regulations upper arms and buttocks in various stages of healing and
multiple small, clean, round burns to the back. There are no
abnormalities found based on the pediatric assessment
triangle or primary survey. Which of the following is the
priority nursing intervention?