This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Your patient has sustained a serious chest injury and appears to have a flail segment with ... (Read 107 times)

serike

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
Your patient has sustained a serious chest injury and appears to have a flail segment with difficulty breathing. You should:
 
  A) apply a sling and swathe.
  B) have the patient lie flat on his back.
  C) administer oxygen and support ventilations as needed.
  D) wrap the chest tightly with a pressure dressing around the chest.

Question 2

Which of the following about the use of prehospital fluid resuscitation in the patient with a traumatic brain injury is TRUE?
 
  A) Administer fluids aggressively regardless of the patient's blood pressure.
  B) Do not administer fluids unless the patient's blood pressure drops below 60 mmHg, because the administration of fluids leads to increased cerebral edema.
  C) Administer fluids as needed to maintain a systolic blood pressure above 90 mmHg.
  D) The use of hypertonic fluids is indicated to maintain vascular volume while reducing tissue edema.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

JaynaD87

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 368
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
Answer Preview
Only 55% of students answer this correctly




JaynaD87

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 368

 

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library