A pt has been in the emergency department for several hours waiting to be admitted. They
sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. The pt has been awake, alert,
and complaining of leg pain. Their spouse reported that the pt suddenly became anxious
and confused. Upon reassessment, the pt is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae
to his neck. The pt is exhibiting signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which
of the following conditions?
Fat embolism
3 adult pts present at different times during a 1-hour period with a high fever, fatigue, and
headache. All 3 pts have a rash which started on their mouth, face, and arms with
progression to the chest and abdomen. They all visited the same grocery store within the
last week. What is the most appropriate intervention from triage for these pts?
Immediately initiate contact precautions
,A 35-year-old male presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball.
A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam.
Witai type of injury is suspecied?
Globe rupture
A trauma patient who is 30 - weeks pregnant arrives at the emergency department following
a motor vehicle collision Which normal physiologic change should be considered when
assessing ventilatory status ?
Increased oxygen consumption
A patient who sustained severe injuries was brought to the emergency department following
a high - speed motor vehicle collision . Interventions for hypovolemic shock have been
initiated . What component of the trauma triad of death is most likely to have begun at the
time of injury ?
Coagulopathy
, An adult patient involved in a motor vehicle collision is brought to the emergency
department of a rural critical access facility . They complain of neck pain , shortness of
breath , and diffuse abdominal pain . The Glasgow Coma Score is 15. Vital signs are : BP
98/71 mm Hg , HR 125 beats / minute , RR 26 breaths / minute , and SpO2 94 % on high - flow
oxygen via non - rebreather mask . Which of the following is the priority intervention for this
patient ?
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
A patient who weighs 120 kg is brought to the emergency department after sustaining partial
thickness burns to both upper extremities and chest with a total body surface area burned
of 27 % . How much intravenous fluid should be administered in the first 8 hours ?
3240 mL
sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. The pt has been awake, alert,
and complaining of leg pain. Their spouse reported that the pt suddenly became anxious
and confused. Upon reassessment, the pt is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae
to his neck. The pt is exhibiting signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which
of the following conditions?
Fat embolism
3 adult pts present at different times during a 1-hour period with a high fever, fatigue, and
headache. All 3 pts have a rash which started on their mouth, face, and arms with
progression to the chest and abdomen. They all visited the same grocery store within the
last week. What is the most appropriate intervention from triage for these pts?
Immediately initiate contact precautions
,A 35-year-old male presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball.
A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam.
Witai type of injury is suspecied?
Globe rupture
A trauma patient who is 30 - weeks pregnant arrives at the emergency department following
a motor vehicle collision Which normal physiologic change should be considered when
assessing ventilatory status ?
Increased oxygen consumption
A patient who sustained severe injuries was brought to the emergency department following
a high - speed motor vehicle collision . Interventions for hypovolemic shock have been
initiated . What component of the trauma triad of death is most likely to have begun at the
time of injury ?
Coagulopathy
, An adult patient involved in a motor vehicle collision is brought to the emergency
department of a rural critical access facility . They complain of neck pain , shortness of
breath , and diffuse abdominal pain . The Glasgow Coma Score is 15. Vital signs are : BP
98/71 mm Hg , HR 125 beats / minute , RR 26 breaths / minute , and SpO2 94 % on high - flow
oxygen via non - rebreather mask . Which of the following is the priority intervention for this
patient ?
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
A patient who weighs 120 kg is brought to the emergency department after sustaining partial
thickness burns to both upper extremities and chest with a total body surface area burned
of 27 % . How much intravenous fluid should be administered in the first 8 hours ?
3240 mL
