Penetrating trauma to the abdomen with no signs of neurological ...

[natalie2426]

Penetrating trauma to the abdomen with no signs of neurological deficit:
 
  a. should not have SMR because time is extremely critical
  b. should have SMR due to a potential dangerous mechanism
  c. should be evaluated as a low-priority patient and transported
  d. should not have any IV therapy initiated, only oxygen therapy

Question 2

What should be done with an impaled object in the abdomen?
 
  a. remove it and evaluate the wound
  b. leave it in place and stabilize with dressings
  c. leave it in place, but do not stabilize
  d. remove it and if bleeding starts, replace it

[AaaA]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B

[natalie2426]

Gracias!

[sarah_brady415]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it