Question 1
While assessing your trauma patient, you notice that his pupils are unequal and do not react appropriately. In addition to a possible brain injury, you should threat this patient as though he has a(n) ________.
◦ upper extremity injury
◦ chest injury
◦ spinal injury
◦ pelvic injury
Question 2
While transporting a 38-year-old female patient who fell out of a second-story window, findings obtained during the reassessment indicate that she is becoming confused and her pulse rate is increasing. Additionally, you note a drop in her blood pressure and the onset of cool and clammy skin. You should recognize ________.
◦ spinal shock
◦ neurogenic shock.
◦ head injury
◦ hypovolemic shock