A thorough inspection of the trauma patient can be best performed if which of the following guidelines is used?
A) Assess for tenderness, the ability to move, and distal sensation and circulation.
B) Assess for abnormalities in skin color, deformity of any part of the body, and any disruption of the skin.
C) Assess for deformity, swelling, and angulation of any part of the body.
D) Assess for pulse, paresthesia, pallor, and pain.
Question 2
A bulging fontanelle in a quietly resting child may be an indication of which of the following?
A) Increased intracranial pressure B) Fever
C) Dehydration D) Normal development
A patient centered care approach
Patient teaching: lung assessment
Empathy draws a more positive response from the patient because it is based on the willingness of th
Foley catheter with balloon in the bladder of a male patient.
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)