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What should Hypotension of unknown etiology in a trauma patient should be assumed to result from?
blood loss
When monitoring a trauma patient who has a crushing le741 g wound nurse should be alert of?
how attractive the doctor is.
Why should medical control be consulted before inserting a nasal airway?
Because even though it is recommended for an unconscious patient, if the patient has sustained to severe of a trauma the nasal airway could damage the patient more than help them.
Which patient should be treated first the medical asthmatic patient presenting with apnoea or a trauma patient with severe bleeding on the proximal right extremity?
It's a matter of priority, what is more important loss of blood or lack of Oxygen. If the trauma patient is conscious put a bandage in their hand and tell them to apply pressure and elevate the limb if there is no sign of a fracture. Then you can concentrate on the medical patient. Put the asthma patient into the semi-seated position get them to take their inhaler and don't forget to call for the EMS.
What is the common cause of upper airway obstruction in a trauma patient?
TONGUe
Which is the most significant complication of prolonged suctioning of trauma patients?
Bradycardia is wrong. In a trauma patient hypoxia is the the MOST significant complication!
What type of saline solution would you give a patient with head trauma?
Saline solution should always be in given as a concentration of 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl).
What does the prognosis for acute stress disorder depend on?
influenced by the severity and duration of the trauma, the patient's closeness to it, and the patient's previous level of functioning. Favorable signs include a short time period between the trauma and onset of symptoms,
The characteristics of psychological trauma might be best summarized as what?
being unique to each patient and may be more difficult to recognize than physical trauma
What if A trauma patient using medication for preexisting conditions may cause what?
If a trauma patient using medication for preexisting conditions may experience complications, it can complicate their treatment and recovery process. The interaction of these medications with trauma-related treatments can lead to adverse effects, altered pain responses, or hindered healing. Additionally, the underlying conditions may also affect the patient's overall resilience and ability to cope with the trauma. Therefore, careful management and coordination among healthcare providers are crucial to ensure optimal care.
What physiological change has am impact on the resuscitation of the geriatric trauma patient?
decreased peripheral reserve, maybe
Should the catheter tubing hang over or under the leg to drain urine and prevent backflow?
The catheter should always go over the leg. It may seem counter production to gravity, but when the patient shuffles around in bed they can pull it out with their leg. The weight of their leg can also close it off. It can cause undue trauma to the patient, and drains just fine over the leg. The catheter should always go over the leg. It may seem counter production to gravity, but when the patient shuffles around in bed they can pull it out with their leg. The weight of their leg can also close it off. It can cause undue trauma to the patient, and drains just fine over the leg.
