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Energy forces: Tension - ansforces stretch by pulling at opposite ends. Example: Tensile strength describes the tissues ability to resist pulling apart when stretched. Tendons, ligaments, and muscles can tear when they are overstretched (Achilles tendon) Energy Forces: Compression - ansCompression forces crush by squeezing together. Example: Injuries to organs occur when the organs are crushed from surrounding internal organs or structures such as a seat belt worn up across the abdomen, cau...

C what are the primary benefits of a team approach to trauma care - ansit provides a systemic approach to care and organizes care A In the primary survey AVPU is performed to determine if the patient can: - ansProtect their aiway B WHich may lead to unreliable pulse ox reading - anscarboxyhemoglobin A The systemic inflammatory response is a normal part of the body's response to shock from traumatic injury. what best describes this response - ansit is activated by tissue hypoxia and sends...

What roles are vital to a trauma team? - ans1. Patient 2. Team leader 3. Core team 4. Contingency and support services What are the characteristics of an effective team? - ans1. Clear roles and responsibilities 2. Shared mental model 3. Optimize resources 4. Strong team leadership 5. Engage in regular discipline of feedback 6. Strong sense of collective trust and confidence 7. Create mechanisms to cooperate and coordinate 8. Manage and optimize performance outcomes 9. Interdependent ...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ansA 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high- flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucial - ansWhich of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatri...

Components of SBAR and its purpose - ansS: Situation B: Background A: Assessment R: Recommendation Purpose- to provide framework for communication amount members of the healthcare team p. 7 Components of DESC and its purpose - ansD: Describe the specific situation or behavior E: Express your concerns or how the situation makes you feel S: Suggest alternatives and seek agreement C: State consequences in terms of impact on performance goals Purpose- used in conflict management; paraphras...

Major cause of death 1-44 - ansTrauma: major cause of death for people ages 1-44 years Epidemiology: Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death across all age groups in the US - ans• 65+ falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths • 25-64: poisoning is the leading cause of death • 5-24: MVC leading cause of death • TBI: more for males, 0-4 highest rate of death Injury prevention: 3 E's - ans• Engineering: technological interventions (airbags, alarms, safety gear)...

The major cause of preventable death after injury - ANSUncontrolled hemorrhage The best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to predict the outcome of resuscitation - ANSBase deficit Examples of primary blast injuries - ANSBlast lung, ruptured tympanic membrane, TBI, abdominal hemorrhage Examples of secondary blast injuries - ANS

The major cause of preventable death after injury - ANSUncontrolled hemorrhage The best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to predict the outcome of resuscitation - ANSBase deficit Examples of primary blast injuries - ANSBlast lung, ruptured tympanic membrane, TBI, abdominal hemorrhage Examples of secondary blast injuries - ANSWounds from debris and bomb fragments Examples of tertiary blast injuries - ANSBlunt or penetrating trauma from the body being thrown by the bl...

All of these are considered a critical communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the following? - ANSDefusings A defusing is part of critical incident stress management but is not considered a critical communication point in trauma care. .During the primary survey of an unconscious patient with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing intervention should be performed next? - ANSInsert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex Snoring ...

1. Preparation and Triage 2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G) 3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer) 4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts 5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care 6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - ansInitial Assessment 1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 2. B- breathing and Ventilation 3. circulation and control of hemorrhage 4. D - disability (neurologic ...