Trauma

Question 1

Damage to the kidneys following an electrical injury:
Select one:
A. is caused by excess serum potassium levels.
B. occurs when damaged muscle produces myoglobin.
C. can be prevented with boluses of lactated Ringer’s.
D. is the result of electricity passing through the kidneys.

Answer 1

occurs when damaged muscle produces myoglobin

Question 2

Several attempts at endotracheal intubation of a patient with severe upper airway burns have failed, and attempts to ventilate with a BVM do not produce chest rise. What should you do?

Answer 2

Perform a surgical cricothyroidotomy