Author Question: A 17-year-old whose legs were crushed in a motorcycle accident has come to the emergency department. ... (Read 54 times)

clippers! · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A 17-year-old whose legs were crushed in a motorcycle accident has come to the emergency department. While waiting for x-rays, the patient begins to sweat and have labored breathing. The nurse suspects that the patient has had:

a. An anxiety attack
b. The onset of shock
c. A fat embolism
d. An aspiration of blood

Question 2

In planning a discussion on child safety for a group of new parents, the nurse includes information on the appropriate use of an infant car seat, which includes that the car seat should be:

a. Strapped in the back seat on the passenger side, facing forward
b. Secured in the middle of the back seat, facing the rear
c. Fastened securely in the passenger seat, facing the rear
d. Placed in the back seat on the driver's side, facing forward

daiying98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A fat embolism occurs as fat escapes from the bone marrow. The signs of an embolism are labored respirations and a possible change in level of consciousness. This condition should be reported immediately.

Answer to Question 2

B
The car seat should be secured with seat belts in the middle of the back seat, facing the rear.