Chapter 55 Trauma

Chapter 55  Trauma

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

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