Tncc 9th Edition Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Which of the following is true about use of the focused assessment sonography for trauma exam for a patient with abdominal trauma ? {Ans: It can be used in hypotensive patients too unstable for computed tomography scan}Using the American College of Surgeons screening guidelines what assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepare a patient for cervical spine imaging ? {Ans: Alert with no neurologic deficits}A trauma patient who is 30 - weeks pregnant arrives at the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision Which normal physiologic change should be considered when assessing ventilatory status ? {Ans: Increased oxygen consumption}While caring for a trauma patient in the ED, what finding raises suspicion of a complete spinal cord injury? {Ans: Urinary incontinence}A patient arrives with a large metal rod embedded in their left thigh and no active bleeding. Which intervention is most appropriate for this patent? {Ans: Prepare the patient for surgery to remove the rod.}3 adult pts present at different times during a 1-hour period with a high fever, fatigue, and headache. All 3 pts have a rash which started on their mouth, face, and arms with progression to the chest and abdomen. They all