Author Question: A nurse is evaluating levels and functions of trauma centers. Which function is appropriately paired ... (Read 75 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse is evaluating levels and functions of trauma centers. Which function is appropriately paired with the level of the trauma center?

a. Level I - Located within remote areas and provides advanced life support within resource capabilities
b. Level II - Located within community hospitals and provides care to most injured clients
c. Level III - Located in rural communities and provides only basic care to clients
d. Level IV - Located in large teaching hospitals and provides a full continuum of trauma care for all clients

Question 2

Emergency medical technicians arrive at the emergency department with an unresponsive client who has an oxygen mask in place. Which action should the nurse take first?

a. Assess that the client is breathing adequately.
b. Insert a large-bore intravenous line.
c. Place the client on a cardiac monitor.
d. Assess for the best neurologic response.

micaelaswann · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Level I trauma centers are usually located in large teaching hospital systems and provide a full continuum of trauma care for all clients. Both Level II and Level III facilities are usually located in community hospitals. These trauma centers provide care for most clients and transport to Level I centers when client needs exceed resource capabilities. Level IV trauma centers are usually located in rural and remote areas. These centers provide basic care, stabilization, and advanced life support while transfer arrangements to higher-level trauma centers are made.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The highest-priority intervention in the primary survey is to establish that the client is breathing adequately. Even though this client has an oxygen mask on, he or she may not be breathing, or may be breathing inadequately with the device in place.