EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following is a possible complication of positive-
pressure ventilation? - correct answer-Worsening pneumothorax
An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents
after a fall at home that day. She denies any loss of
consciousness. She has a hematoma to her forehead and
complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea. What is the most
likely cause of her symptoms? - correct answer-subdural
hematoma
An intubated trauma patient is being transferred to a tertiary care
center. After moving the patient to the stretcher for transport, a
drop in pulse oximetry to 85% is noted. Which of the following is
the priority intervention? - correct answer-Check to make sure the
ventilator is plugged in
The nurse is caring for a 120 kg male brought in after a
warehouse fire and is calculating the patient's fluid resuscitation
needs. He has painful red blistering to the entire surface of both
, upper extremities and superficial burns to the anterior chest.
Using the modified Lund and Browder chart to calculate the total
body surface area burned, how much intravenous fluid would be
administered in the first 8 hours? - correct answer-2280 mL
Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a
hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize
the impact of a future disaster. Which phase of the disaster life
cycle does this describe? - correct answer-mitigation
A patient is thrown against a car during a tornado and presents
with obvious bilateral femoral fractures. The patient is pale, alert,
disoriented, and has delayed capillary refill. Which of the following
interventions would be most appropriate for this patient based on
the disaster triage principles? - correct answer-Initiate two large-
caliber intravenous lines for Ringer's lactate solution
administration
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. What type of injury is suspected? - correct answer-
globe rupture