Question 1

What special consideration should be made when assessing a pediatric trauma patient for level of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the modified Glasgow Coma Scale for children. 
B)  Use the Broslow tape. 
C)  Stimulate the child gently in case he or she is a victim of shaken baby syndrome. 
D)  Use the universal Glasgow Coma Scale for all ages. 
A)  Use the modified Glasgow Coma Scale for children. 
B)  Use the Broslow tape. 
C)  Stimulate the child gently in case he or she is a victim of shaken baby syndrome. 
D)  Use the universal Glasgow Coma Scale for all ages.

Question 2

Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best describes the difference between the two types of centers?

Accepted Answer

A)  A level III trauma center provides advanced cardiac life support (ACLS),surgery,stabilization,and transfer,while a level IV only provides ACLS services before immediate transfer to a higher level center. 
B)  A level III trauma center immediately transfers to a higher level center,while a level IV does not accept trauma patients. 
C)  A level III trauma center determines severity of injury and provides ACLS support before transfer to a level IV center,while a level IV provides all comprehensive services. 
D)  A level III trauma center provides all types of trauma services but is located in a rural setting,while a level IV provides post-hospital convalescent care for trauma patients. 
A)  A level III trauma center provides advanced cardiac life support (ACLS),surgery,stabilization,and transfer,while a level IV only provides ACLS services before immediate transfer to a higher level center. 
B)  A level III trauma center immediately transfers to a higher level center,while a level IV does not accept trauma patients. 
C)  A level III trauma center determines severity of injury and provides ACLS support before transfer to a level IV center,while a level IV provides all comprehensive services. 
D)  A level III trauma center provides all types of trauma services but is located in a rural setting,while a level IV provides post-hospital convalescent care for trauma patients.

Question 3

If the injury to the patient is a result of a violent crime,the team must give special attention to preservation of evidence during the course of patient care.When clothing is removed from the patient,why must it be placed and secured in a paper bag rather than a plastic bag?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plastic bags may trap moisture and allow mold growth,destroying evidence. 
B)  It is easier to write identifying information on paper rather than plastic. 
C)  Plastic bags trap air,which could kill anaerobic microorganisms needed as evidence. 
D)  Paper bags are more secure as they cannot be untied and retied. 
A)  Plastic bags may trap moisture and allow mold growth,destroying evidence. 
B)  It is easier to write identifying information on paper rather than plastic. 
C)  Plastic bags trap air,which could kill anaerobic microorganisms needed as evidence. 
D)  Paper bags are more secure as they cannot be untied and retied.

Question 4

What special consideration should be made when assessing a geriatric trauma patient before surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may have preexisting diseases and conditions. 
B)  They may take many prescription and nonprescription drugs. 
C)  They have decreased physiologic reserves. 
D)  All of the options can negatively impact the geriatric patient's perioperative experience. 
A)  They may have preexisting diseases and conditions. 
B)  They may take many prescription and nonprescription drugs. 
C)  They have decreased physiologic reserves. 
D)  All of the options can negatively impact the geriatric patient's perioperative experience.

Question 5

What is the description of damage control surgery,and what conditions may be present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trauma surgery performed by a nontrauma surgeon;lack of specialty training 
B)  Surgery performed during ambulance or helicopter transfer;patient movement 
C)  Surgery at a non-level I center before transfer to a level I;intentional retained sponges 
D)  Surgery performed in the emergency department;inadequate sterile technique 
A)  Trauma surgery performed by a nontrauma surgeon;lack of specialty training 
B)  Surgery performed during ambulance or helicopter transfer;patient movement 
C)  Surgery at a non-level I center before transfer to a level I;intentional retained sponges 
D)  Surgery performed in the emergency department;inadequate sterile technique

What special consideration should be made when assessing a pediatric trauma patient for level of consciousness?

Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best describes the difference between the two types of centers?

If the injury to the patient is a result of a violent crime,the team must give special attention to preservation of evidence during the course of patient care.When clothing is removed from the patient,why must it be placed and secured in a paper bag rather than a plastic bag?

What special consideration should be made when assessing a geriatric trauma patient before surgery?

What is the description of damage control surgery,and what conditions may be present?

Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing

Patient Safety and Risk Management

Infection Prevention and Control in the Perioperative Setting

Anesthesia

Positioning the Patient for Surgery

Sutures, Needles, and Instruments

Surgical Modalities

Wound Healing, Dressings, and Drains

Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas, and Spleen

Repair of Hernias

Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Breast Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

Geriatric Surgery

Interventional Radiology

Integrated Health Practices:Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Workplace Issues and Staff Safety

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Exam 27: Trauma Surgery

What special consideration should be made when assessing a pediatric trauma patient for level of consciousness?

Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best describes the difference between the two types of centers?

If the injury to the patient is a result of a violent crime,the team must give special attention to preservation of evidence during the course of patient care.When clothing is removed from the patient,why must it be placed and secured in a paper bag rather than a plastic bag?

What special consideration should be made when assessing a geriatric trauma patient before surgery?

What is the description of damage control surgery,and what conditions may be present?

Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing

Patient Safety and Risk Management

Infection Prevention and Control in the Perioperative Setting

Anesthesia

Positioning the Patient for Surgery

Sutures, Needles, and Instruments

Surgical Modalities

Wound Healing, Dressings, and Drains

Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas, and Spleen

Repair of Hernias

Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Breast Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

Geriatric Surgery

Interventional Radiology

Integrated Health Practices:Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Workplace Issues and Staff Safety

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