Author Question: Which of the following mechanisms of injury would MOST likely cause a deceleration injury resulting ... (Read 94 times)

Arii_bell · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following mechanisms of injury would MOST likely cause a deceleration injury resulting in a pulmonary contusion?

A) A patient receives a bullet wound from a .22 gauge shotgun.
B) A patient is struck with a baseball bat.
C) A patient receives a knife wound to the thorax.
D) A patient's thorax strikes a steering wheel.

Question 2

You have been called for a patient who has overdosed on drugs and alcohol. The patient is responsive to painful stimuli and is breathing shallowly at eight times per minute, but exhibits no cyanosis. Which of the following best describes his condition and the appropriate intervention?

A) Inadequate breathing; administer oxygen at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather facemask.
B) Adequate breathing; administer oxygen at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather facemask.
C) Adequate breathing; initiate positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
D) Inadequate respirations; start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.