Tncc 9th Edition 2024 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

A trauma patient involved in a fall from 25 feet has a traumatic brain injury, three anterior rib fractures on the right side, a small pneumothorax on the right, and a Grade III liver injury. The patient was intubated and placed on a ventilator with PEEP. Chest tube was deferred at this time. Upon reassessment, which finding is most concerning? A.Severely diminished breath sounds on the right B.Guarding in the right upper quadrant C.Ecchymosis in the right upper quadrant D.Crepitus to the right chest {Ans: }An adult patient was a restrained passenger involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision. The patient complained of generalized abdominal and left leg pain. A FAST exam was negative for fluid in the abdominal cavity. While awaiting inpatient bed placement, the patient develops increased abdominal pain with rebound tenderness, fever, and an elevated white blood cell count. These findings are most consistent with an injury to which organ? A.Spleen B.Kidney C.Small bowel D.Liver {Ans: }An adult arrives at the emergency department with superficial burns to the extremities following a house fire. The patient is reporting a headache with nausea and is drowsy and confused. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?