Author Question: A ________ injury occurs when a patient is struck by flying shrapnel from a blast. A) secondary ... (Read 14 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A ________ injury occurs when a patient is struck by flying shrapnel from a blast.

A) secondary B) quaternary C) primary D) tertiary

Question 2

Following the administration of adenosine, the paramedic should be aware that:

a. The patient may be hypotensive and hypovolemic
b. The patient will require a drip infusion
c. The patient may experience arrhythmias including transient asystole
d. Sympathomimetics may be necessary to counteract the long-term effects of adenosine

31809pancho · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

c
Rationale: a. Hypotension may be transient, but will not result in hypovolemia.
b. In the acute setting, there is not an indication for a drip infusion of adenosine.
c. Correct.
d. The half-life of adenosine precludes long term effects.