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A 35 year old patient is unresponsive after a motor vehicle collision. You observe paradoxical movement during respiration.Vital signs are BP 104/72, P 120, R 32 and shallow and SpO2 89%. What should you do?
- assist the patient's ventilations
- stabilize the flail segment with a bulky dressing
- administer oxygen via nonrebreather mask
- position the patient on their effected side
Correct Answer; a. assist the patient's ventilations
A 19 year old female was hit in her left flank with a baseball bat.She has bruising to her left upper quadrant and complains of left 1 / 4
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shoulder pain. Vital signs are BP 84/50, P 130, R 22 and labored.What should you suspect?
- aortic dissection
- liver rupture
- spleen injury
- pulmonary contusion
Correct Answer; C. spleen injury
A 25 year old female was shot in the chest. You covered the anterior and posterior wounds with occlusive dressings. Enroute, your patient develops trouble breathing and has diminished breath sounds. What should you do?
- burp the anterior wound
- remove the posterior occlusive dressing
- redress anterior wound with porous material
- burp both wounds
Correct Answer; a. burp the anterior wound 2 / 4
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A male trauma patient is unresponsive with snoring respirations.He has a metal bar impale through both cheeks. What should you do?
- suction the airway
- remove the metal bar
- reposition the airway
- immobilize the patient
Correct Answer; B. remove the metal bar
A 90 year old female is on the floor after a fall. Assessment reveals left leg shortening and external rotation. Initial vitals are P 128, R 24 and adequate, BP 70/40. What should you do?
- administer a fluid bolus
- assist her ventilations 3 / 4
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- obtain a blood glucose
- apply a traction splint
Correct Answer; a. fluid
A 17 year old male was struck in the chest by a baseball. He is apneic and pulseless. What should you suspect?
- commotio cordis
- respiratory failure
- myocardial infarction
- aortic aneurysm
Correct Answer; A. Commotio Cordis
A 42 year old female presents with jugular vein distension, unequal breath sounds, and asymmetrical chest rise. What is the most likely cause?
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