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You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- C. Notify the physician 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, what is the priority intervention? A. Initiate transfer to a trauma center B. Attempt family notification C. Obtain additional imaging studies D. Place an indwelling urinary catheter ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --A. Initiate transfer to a trauma center An adult who fell from a second story roof is brought to the emergency department by private vehicle. The patient is confused with unlabored respirations and has strong, palpable radial pulses. There is an open
wound in proximity to an obvious deformity of the left lower extremity. What is the priority intervention? A. Initiate cervical spine stabilization B. Apply a splint to the lower extremity C. Put the patient on portable oxygen. D. Log roll the patient onto a spine board ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----A. Initiate cervical spine stabilization An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and is being manually ventilated via a bag-mask device at a rate of 18 breaths/minute. The patient has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 mL of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 mm Hg (4. kPa), and the pulse oximetry is 92%. BP is 142/70 mm Hg. What is the most important intervention to manage the cerebral blood flow? A. Decrease the rate of manual ventilation. B. Initiate another fluid bolus. C. Recheck endotracheal tube placement. D. Increase the amount of oxygen delivered. ------CORRECT ANSWER----- ----------A. Decrease the rate of manual ventilation. An adult patient is brought to the emergency department following a vehicle "roll-over" with prolonged extrication. Assessment reveals swelling and bruising to the right proximal thigh and a weak pedal pulse. Skin is pale, cool, and moist. What is the most appropriate initial intervention? A. Application of a tourniquet to the affected extremity B. Application of a pelvic binder C. Fluid resuscitation to maintain a urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hour D. Oxygen to maintain the ETCO2 between 30-35 mm Hg (3.9-4.6 kPa) ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------B. Application of a pelvic binder
A patient with a traumatic brain injury has a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 65 mm Hg (8.66 kPa) and an intracranial pressure (ICP) of 22 mm Hg (2.93 kPa). Which finding is most likely an indication of the body's response to these findings? A.Reflex hypotension B.Increased respiratory effort C.Reflex tachycardia D.Widening pulse pressure ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- D.Widening pulse pressure An unconscious patient arrives following a motor vehicle collision. The patient is on a backboard with a cervical collar in place and one intravenous line running. Respirations are shallow and there is active brisk bleeding from a large leg wound. What is the priority intervention for this patient? A.Check for a patent airway B.Control the bleeding C.Start a second intravenous line D.Ventilate with a bag-mask device ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- B.Control the bleeding An obese trauma patient requires intubation. Assuming there are no contraindications, which position will provide the best visualization for insertion of the endotracheal tube? A.Reverse Trendelenburg B.Lying on side C.Ramped D.Supine ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C.Ramped Your patient is a pedestrian struck by a car and thrown 35 feet. They were unconscious at the scene but became responsive with initial and
subsequent Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores of 13 (E-3, V-4, M-6). The patient has bilateral subdural hematomas and is awaiting transfer to the ICU. Your next assessment reveals a GCS of 9 (E-2, V-2, M-5). What is the priority nursing intervention? A.Hold all pain medications B.Notify the provider of the change C.Repeat the GCS in 30 minutes D.Place the patient in Trendelenburg position ------CORRECT ANSWER---- -----------B.Notify the provider of the change A patient arrives following prolonged exposure of their left hand to the cold. The patient is awake and alert and complains of a tingling sensation to the fingers. Assessment reveals swelling and bright red skin to the left hand and a 1-inch round clear blister to the dorsum of that hand. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for this patient? A.Massage the injured areas to promote circulation B.Drain and debride the blister on the hand C.Immerse in water between 37.5oC and 39.5oC (99.5oF to 103.1oF). D.Gently rewarm over 15 to 30 minutes ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ---D.Gently rewarm over 15 to 30 minutes A nurse verbalizes guilt and remorse after caring for multiple severely injured patients during a staffing crisis. The nurse expresses anger stating that the patients did not receive quality care and begins exhibiting aggression toward colleagues. This is most consistent with which condition? A.Compassion fatigue B.Vicarious trauma C.Secondary traumatic stress D.Moral injury ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D.Moral injury
A.Transverse colon B.Pancreas C.Liver D.Spleen ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C.Liver A 5-year-old child presents to the emergency department with bruises to the 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? A.Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations B.Apply ice to the bruises and provide wound care C.Engage in therapeutic communication to determine the mechanism of injury D.Provide the family with injury prevention resources ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A.Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations A patient arrives with a large metal rod embedded in their left thigh and no active bleeding. Which intervention is most appropriate for this patient? A.Remove the rod immediately to facilitate cleansing. B.Apply a tourniquet to the leg above the metal rod. C.Hold antibiotics until after the rod is removed. D.Prepare the patient for surgery to remove the rod. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D.Prepare the patient for surgery to remove the rod. When should the definitive calculation for intravenous fluid resuscitation rate be performed for a patient with burns? A.As soon as the patient arrives B.During the secondary survey
C.Should only be done at a burn center D.During the primary survey ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B.During the secondary surveyt Which of the following is true about use of the focused assessment sonography for trauma exam for a patient with abdominal trauma? A.It has a higher sensitivity than diagnostic peritoneal lavage for fluid detection B.It can be used in hypotensive patients too unstable for computed tomography scan C.It can detect as little as 30 mL of fluid in the abdominal cavity D.It has high sensitivity in pediatric patients for identifying fluid in the peritoneum ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B.It can be used in hypotensive patients too unstable for computed tomography scan What is the priority intervention for a child who has been diagnosed with an atlanto-occipital dislocation following a high-speed motor vehicle collision? A.Initiating a second large caliber intravenous line B.Maintaining spinal motion restriction C.Placing the patient on pulse oximetry D.Turning the patient to remove the backboard ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------B.Maintaining spinal motion restriction What position optimizes ventilation in the obese patient with a lumbar fracture? A.Reverse Trendelenburg B.Supine C.Prone D.Fowler's ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A.Reverse Trendelenburg
D.Vigorously massage the extremities ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
- A.Initiate warming measures Which of the following is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure? A.Restlessness B.Vomiting C.Decreased respiratory effort D.Narrowing pulse pressure ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- C.Decreased respiratory effort Based on fall mechanism, which patient warrants prehospital transfer to a trauma center? A.A 35-year-old lands on a wooden porch from an 8-foot ladder B.A 2-year-old lands on grass from a second-story balcony C.A 14-year-old forcefully pushed onto cement from standing D.A 50-year-old lands on a carpeted floor after tripping ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B.A 2-year-old lands on grass from a second-story balcony The trauma nurse is caring for an unrestrained driver who struck their head on the windshield following a high-speed MVC. The patient has been diagnosed with an anterior spinal cord injury at the level of C6. Which assessment finding would be most concerning? A.Distension of the bladder B.Incontinence of stool C.Increasing work of breathing D.Inability to move the legs ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- C.Increasing work of breathing
While caring for a child who has been injured, what nursing intervention is consistent with a family-center approach? A.Identifying a single family member to speak with B.Having the family make all the care decisions C.Allowing family to participate in the care of the patient D.Limiting dissemination of complex information ------CORRECT ANSWER- --------------C.Allowing family to participate in the care of the patient A patient is brought to the emergency department with chest pain and shortness of breath following a high-speed motor vehicle collision in which they were the unrestrained driver. There is crepitus to the left chest with clear and equal breath sounds. The vital signs are BP 80/40 mmHg, HR 140 beats/minute, and RR 40 breaths/minute. Cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia with premature ventricular contractions. These findings are most consistent with which type of shock? A.Cardiogenic B.Neurogenic C.Hypovolemic D.Obstructive ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A.Cardiogenic 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? A.Increased functional reserve capacity B.Increased oxygen consumption C.Decreased minute ventilation D.Slower desaturation rates with apnea ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ---B.Increased oxygen consumption A patient who sustained severe injuries was brought to the emergency department following a high-speed motor vehicle collision. Interventions for
nausea and is drowsy and confused. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms? A. Capillary leak syndrome B. Rhabdomyolysis C. Carbon monoxide poisoning D. Hypothermia ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Using the American College of Surgeons Guidelines for Screening Patients with Suspected Spine Injury, what assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepare a patient for cervical spine imaging? A. Alert with no neurologic deficits or neck pain B. Multiple abrasions to the extremities C. Ecchymosis to the flank D. Responds to verbal stimulation using AVPU ------CORRECT ANSWER--
A 5-month pregnant patient arrives in the emergency department stating she tripped and fell, landing on her abdomen. Assessment reveals bruising to the abdomen, both arms, and her neck. She states she does not take any medications and has not had any prenatal care. The nurse suspects the findings are most likely related to which of the following? A.Intentional violence B.Pregnancy-related changes C.Undiagnosed embolus D.Iron deficiency ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- During the primary survey of an unconscious patient with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. Which priority nursing intervention should be performed next? A.Open the airway with the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver
B.Auscultate bilateral breath sounds C.Assist respirations using a bag-mask device D.Insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- An adult was thrown against a concrete wall during a factory explosion and sustained a femur fracture, liver laceration, and a small subdural hematoma. These injuries most likely occurred during what level of blast trauma? A.Primary B.Secondary C.Tertiary D.Quaternary ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- A patient presents to the emergency department with a degloving injury involving the entire forearm. What should the nurse consider when planning care for a patient with this injury? A.Wound edges can be easily approximated for suturing. B.Surgical intervention will be needed C.Extent of tissue damage does not affect potential limb salvage D.Only soft tissue has been damaged ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
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? A.Oculomotor nerve palsy B.Globe rupture C.Retrobulbar hematoma D.Retinal detachment ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
An adult pedestrian was struck on the right side by a sport utility vehicle traveling at 40 mph. The patient is awake and alert and the right leg is shortened. Following initial resuscitation with fluids, the patient remains hypotensive. What would be the priority intervention? A.Send blood for type and crossmatch B.Apply a pelvic binder C.Prepare the patient for surgery D.Insert a urinary catheter ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- A patient with a traumatic brain injury has a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 65 mm Hg (8.66 kPa) and an intracranial pressure (ICP) of 22 mm Hg (2.93 kPa). Which finding is most likely an indication of the body's response to these findings? A.Increased respiratory effort B.Reflex tachycardia C.Widening pulse pressure D.Reflex hypotension ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- While caring for a child who has been injured, what nursing intervention is consistent with a family-center approach? A.Identifying a single family member to speak with B.Having the family make all the care decisions C.Allowing family to participate in the care of the patient D.Limiting dissemination of complex information ------CORRECT ANSWER-
Which of the following is true about use of the focused assessment sonography for trauma exam for a patient with abdominal trauma?
A.It has a higher sensitivity than diagnostic peritoneal lavage for fluid detection B.It can be used in hypotensive patients too unstable for computed tomography scan C.It can detect as little as 30 mL of fluid in the abdominal cavity D.It has high sensitivity in pediatric patients for identifying fluid in the peritoneum ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- What technique is most effective when obtaining a history from a patient who has experienced a sexual assault? A.Sitting next to the patient. B.Ensuring the patient answers all the questions. C.Asking for information only related to the assault. D.Using direct quotes to record information. ------CORRECT ANSWER------
A trauma patient is being held in the emergency department because there are no available inpatient beds. The patient sustained a femur fracture and required multiple blood products. The patient now has blood oozing from abrasions, IV sites, the nose, and gums. What condition is most consistent with these findings? A.Rhabdomyolysis B.Fat embolism C.Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy D.Multiple organ dysfunctions syndrome ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------
An unconscious patient arrives following a motor vehicle collision. The patient is on a backboard with a cervical collar in place and one intravenous line running. Respirations are shallow and there is active brisk bleeding from a large leg wound. What is the priority intervention for this patient?
ischemic changes with an elevated troponin. The nurse should be highly suspicious for which injury? A.Cardiac tamponade B.Blunt cardiac injury C.Aortic disruption D.Pulmonary contusion ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- What intravascular solution is most commonly used for patients who have sustained burns? A.Lactated Ringer's B.Normal saline C.D5 / normal saline D.Hypertonic saline ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury at L1. Which finding would indicate sacral sparing? A.Involuntary flexion of the great toe B.Priapism C.Voluntary anal sphincter tone D.Numbness to the perianal area ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- A patient arrives with a large metal rod embedded in their left thigh and no active bleeding. Which intervention is most appropriate for this patient? A.Remove the rod immediately to facilitate cleansing. B.Apply a tourniquet to the leg above the metal rod. C.Hold antibiotics until after the rod is removed. D.Prepare the patient for surgery to remove the rod. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
A patient has received multiple transfusions of banked blood in the past two hours. The patient has now developed muscle tremors and short runs of ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate administering? A.Hypertonic saline B.Calcitonin C.Insulin and glucose D.Calcium gluconate ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Which of the following is true regarding cavitation? A.Energy causes the tissues to accelerate and displace outward B.Once a bullet passes, the tissue always returns to its normal location C.Damage occurs only to internal organs and blood vessels D.Hollow organs do not tolerate high-velocity cavitation ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- A patient arrives with a 3-inch laceration to their forearm from a tree branch. Which of the following methods will the nurse use to remove small pieces of bark and debris from the wound? A.Low-pressure irrigation B.High-pressure irrigation C.Scrubbing with normal saline D.Scrubbing with tap water ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- An adult patient was a restrained passenger involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision. The patient complained of generalized abdominal and left leg pain. A FAST exam was negative for fluid in the abdominal cavity. While awaiting inpatient bed placement, the patient develops increased abdominal pain with rebound tenderness, fever, and an elevated white
