Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial
assessment of the trauma patient?
Answer: c
a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation
b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular
perfusion
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Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial
assessment of the trauma patient?
Answer: c
a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation
b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular
perfusion
c) to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia *
d) to determine the underlying cause of shock
A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking
"where am I?"vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm
Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is
cool and dry. Current vital signsare BP 104/84mm Hg, HR
108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating
signs and symptoms of which stage of shock?
Answer: A
A) compensated **
B) Progressive
C) irreversible
D) decompensated
An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use
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presents aftera fall at home that day. she denies any loss
of consciousness. Shehas a hematoma to her forehead
and complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea.
Which is a most likely cause of her symptoms?
Answer: D
A) epidural hematoma
B) diffuse axonal injury
C) post-concussive syndrome
D) subdural hematoma ***
EMS brings a patient who fell riding his bicycle. Using the
American College of Surgeons screening guidelines, which
assessment findingwould prompt the nurse to prepare the
patient for radiologic spine clearance?
Answer: D
A) Alert with no neurologic deficits
B) Multiple abrasions to the extremities
C) Multiple requests of water
D) Smell of alcohol on breath ***
A patient with lower extremity fracture complains of
severe painand tightness in his calf, minimally relieved
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by pain medications. Which of the following is the
priority nursing intervention?
Answer: C
A) elevating the extremity above the level of the heart
B) repositioning and apply ice
C) Elevating the extremity to the level of the heart ***
D) Preparing the patient for ultrasound
A 36-year old female has a deformity of the left wrist
after a fall.She is reluctant to move her hand due to pain.
Which of the following is the most appropriate
intervention?
Answer: B
A) apply a sling and elevate the extremity to the level of the
heart.
B) apply a splint and ELEVATE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HEART
***
C) Apply a sling and elevate the extremity above the level of the
heart
D) apply a splint and elevate the extremity to the level
of the heart.Which of the following is a late sign of
increased intracranialpressure?
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