Critical Care Nursing A Holistic Approach 10th Edition by Patricia Gonce Morton
Critical Care Nursing A Holistic Approach 10th Edition by Patricia Gonce Morton
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Chapter 55- Trauma
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | A patient sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident and is in the Emergency Department. A CT scan of the head and neck have been ordered. What part of the survey is this? | |
| A) | Primary | |
| B) | Secondary | |
| C) | Tertiary | |
| D) | Initial | |
| 2. | A patient who is in the Emergency Department was attacked in a parking lot and suffered several stab wounds to various areas on the chest and abdomen; BP 100/60, heart rate 108, respiratory rate 20, pulse oximetry 98%. In order to counteract the blood loss and restore circulating volume for this patient, what priority intervention will the nurse perform? | |
| A) | Start lactated Ringer’s at 150 mL/hr. | |
| B) | Start dopamine at 5 mcg/kg/min. | |
| C) | Start an albumin infusion wide open. | |
| D) | Start a unit of uncrossmatched blood. | |
| 3. | The nurse is assigned to a patient in the Emergency Department who exhibits paradoxical chest movement. What intervention by the nurse can help improve oxygenation in this patient? | |
| A) | Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees. | |
| B) | Splint the chest with 3-inch surgical tape. | |
| C) | Turn the patient with the injured side down. | |
| D) | Place the patient in the prone position. | |
| 4. | A patient has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. The patient, who was driving, was unrestrained by a seat belt when hitting the car in front of him. The patient is complaining of midsternal pain, restlessness, and difficulty breathing. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient? | |
| A) | Anxiety | |
| B) | Impaired gas exchange | |
| C) | Impaired circulation | |
| D) | Pain | |
| 5. | A patient has suffered a mild pulmonary contusion from a jet ski accident. What nursing interventions are appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply. | |
| A) | Maintenance of chest tubes | |
| B) | Frequent pulse oximetry monitoring | |
| C) | Assessment of lung sounds every 2 hours | |
| D) | Continuous epidural analgesia | |
| E) | Maintainance of ventilatory support | |
Answer Key
| 1. | B |
| 2. | A |
| 3. | C |
| 4. | B |
| 5. | B, C, D |
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