Unit 11 Chapter 10 Rescucitation Interventions

Question 1

Airway/ Cervical Spine

Answer 1

-Establish a patent airway by positioning, suctioning, and administering oxygen as needed.
-Protect the cervical spine by maintaining alignment; use a jaw-thrust maneuver if there is a risk for spinal injury.
-If the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 8 or lower or the patient is at risk for airway compromise, prepare for endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.

Question 2

Breathing

Answer 2

Assess breath sounds and respiratory effort. Observe for chest wall trauma or other physical abnormality.
Prepare for chest decompression if needed. Prepare to assist ventilations if needed.

Question 3

Circulation

Answer 3

Monitor vital signs, especially blood pressure and pulse. Maintain vascular access with a large-bore catheter.
Use direct pressure for external bleeding; anticipate need for a tourniquet for severe, uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage, wound packing, and/or use of a hemostatic dressing.

Question 4

D: Disability

Answer 4

Evaluate the patient’s level of consciousness (LOC) using the GCS.
Re-evaluate the patient’s LOC frequently.

Question 5

E: Exposure

Answer 5

Remove all clothing for a complete physical assessment.
Prevent hypothermia (e.g., cover the patient with blankets, use heating devices, infuse warm solutions).