Trauma in ICU

Question 1

Trauma rarely occurs in _____: type and amount of force required often results in ______ injuries, leading to a variety of treatments

Answer 1

isolation; multiple

Question 2

Primary survey consists of?

Answer 2

Airway 
Breathing 
Circulation
Disability (LOC)
Exposure

Question 3

______ ____ = performed once the pt has been resuscitated and is stabilized. it involves a more thorough head to toe exam; aim is to detect other significant but not immediately life-threatening injuries

Answer 3

secondary survey

Question 4

Pts with head injuries might present with altered _____ _____ ; maintaining normal
___ is important for future recovery

Answer 4

muscle tone; ROM

Question 5

For SCI, follow full spinal precautions before cleared (T/F)

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Flail chest - at least __ #’s in at least __ ribs

Answer 6

2;2

Question 7

3 possibles CI’s/precautions for pelvic #’s?

Answer 7

1. WB orders
2. hip flexion restriction
3. turning restriction

Question 8

Always aim for most _____ and least _____ rx

Answer 8

effective; risky

Question 9

High rates of ______ and ______ post d/c from ICU

Answer 9

anxiety; depression