In chest wounds, the crackling sensation produced by air flowing into the surrou
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In chest wounds, the crackling sensation produced by air flowing into the surrounding tissues is called subcutaneous
Emphysema
Asphyxia
Pneumothorax
Bronchitis
A patient presents with pain and bruising to the right upper quadrant following a motor vehicle collision. You should suspect injury to which of the following organs.
Pancreas
Liver
Stomach
Spleen
A 30 year old male was shot in mid-thigh. Bleeding continues after your partner applies direct pressure. What should you do?
Elevate the leg and place a pressure dressing
Continue pressure and transport rapidly
Apply a tourniquet to the affected leg
Check for distal pulse, movement, and sensation
A woman struck in the face with a softball bat. She is unconscious. Vital signs are BP 74/50 P60 R8. Should do?
Apply modified jaw thrust and immobilize
Suction and insert an oropharynx airway
Insert and oral airway and administer oxygen via BVM
Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask
An 81 year old female in a healthcare facility fell out of bed last night and was placed back into bed. This morning the nurse is suspecting a hip fracture. Which of her meds should concern you the most
Coumadin
Nitroglycerin
Insulin
Albuterol
Explanation / Answer
1. In chest wounds, the crackling sensation produced by air flowing into the surrounding tissues is called subcutaneous emphysema.
It is the tapped air or gas present beneath the skin or subcutaneously trapped air. Also being refered as tissue emphysema. The Cardinal feature of tissue emphysema is the crackling feel sensation whenever touched. The sensation is also called as subcutaneous crepitation.
2. If a patient presents with pain and bruising to the right upper quadrant following a motor vehicle collision that suspects injury to Liver as it is located in the Right Hypochndriac region or the upper right quadrant.
3. A 30 year old male was shot in mid-thigh. Bleeding continues after your partner applies direct pressure. The tourniquet should be tied to the affected leg to control the bleeding.
4. An 81 year old female in a healthcare facility fell out of bed last night and was placed back into bed. This morning the nurse is suspecting a hip fracture.
Coumadin as it is an anticoagulant & blood thinner.& prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in veins and arteries. hence there can be a chance of hemorrhage.
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