Author Question: When assessing a patient who sustained blunt trauma to the chest, which one of the following ... (Read 43 times)

Yi-Chen · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

When assessing a patient who sustained blunt trauma to the chest, which one of the following assessment findings is MOST indicative of an injury to the lung?

A) Elevated heart rate and blood pressure
B) Respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute
C) Ability to speak a few words and then gasp
D) Ecchymotic area to the anterior chest

Question 2

Assessment findings for an alert and oriented patient complaining of shortness of breath reveal an open airway and strong radial pulse, accompanied by skin that is cool and diaphoretic. The depth of respirations is adequate, and breath sounds include wheezing throughout the lungs. Vital signs are a pulse of 124, respiratory rate of 24, and blood pressure of 146/82 mmHg. The patient has a history of asthma for which he takes medications. How should you administer oxygen to this patient?

A) Nonrebreather mask
B) Venturi mask
C) Bag-valve mask
D) Nasal cannula