MED/SURG: TRAUMA: ASSESSMENT 2

Question 1

You want SO2 and SBP all > 90

True or False?

Answer 1

TRUE!!!

Question 2

Cerebral Hypoxia is more associated with poor outcome than?

Answer 2

MOI: Mechanism of Injury

Question 3

Pediatric Fluid Resuscitation

FORMULA

Clinical indicators (3)

Which symptom is a late indicator of shock in children?

Answer 3

1. 20 ml per kg …x 3 then blood
2. Tachycardia with vol loss
3. Cap refill >3 secs, LOSS OF CENTRAL PULSES
4. HYPOTENSION

Question 4

FOCUSED NURSING ASSESSMENT POINTS (6)

Answer 4

1. Battle signs
2. • Babinski sign
3. Racoon Eyes
4. Test clear fluid from head for glucose
5. Posturing: Decerebate, Decorticate, Flaccid