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build up of blood in the pericardium is termed
cardiac tamponade
fracture of a rib in two or more places results in
free floating portion of the rib cage
accumulation of air in the soft tissues is described as
subcutaneous emphysema
treatment for subcu emphysema
positive pressure ventilation or surgical
presence of blood in the pleural space is termed
hemothorax
presence of air in the pleural space is termed
pnemothorax
treatment for hemothorax and pnemothorax
o2 therapy
hyperinflation therapy
mech vent
airway management/suction
chest tube placement
iv fluids or blood
pain management
portion of the chest wall moves inward during ins and outward during expiration, is referred to as
paradoxical chest movement
where does the mediastinum shift in a tension pneumothorax from the affected side?
away from the affected side
cutting the cutaneous layer of skin to release pressure after a thermal injury is termed
escharotomy
what should be evaluated with a patient with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
cherry red skin color (unreliable if pt is hypotensive)
loss of mental acquity- loss of consciousness
tachycardia
dysrhthmias
metabolism is generally ______ immediately following a severe thermal injury
depressed
metabolism becomes ______ in the intermediate and late stages
elevated
degree of burn
damage extends through the epidermis and dermis
second degree
degree of burn
erythema
first degree
degree of burn
damage is limited to the epidermis
first degree
degree of burn
damage extends into the subcutaneous tissue, hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerves
third degree
degree of burn
pain
second degree
degree of burn
absence of pain
third degree
t/f
fluid resuscitation and monitoring of urine output is essential in the treatment of burns
True
False
t
burn pt's are immediately placed in isolation to protect those entering the pt room from infection
t
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acute/inhalation wkst 2
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acute/inhalation wkst 2
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2010-11-22T03:46:40Z
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