neck/back

Question 1

observe for

Answer 1

a. diaphragmatic breathing,
b. neurological deficits,
c. priapism, and
d. urinary/fecal incontinence/retention;

Question 2

secondary survery

Answer 2

a. for airway and/or vascular penetration (e.g. frothy/foamy hemoptysis),
b. lungs, for decreased air entry and adventitious sounds through auscultation,
c. head/neck, for, jugular vein distension; and tracheal deviation, and
d. chest, for subcutaneous emphysema;

Question 3

if penetrating wound is present

Answer 3

a. assess for entry and exit wounds,
b. apply pressure lateral to, but not directly over the airway, and
c. apply occlusive dressings to wounds; use non-circumferential bandaging.