TBI Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATLS Written Review Latest 2023 Graded A+ What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? Correct ans - preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? Correct ans - mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. Which brain ...

NUR 265 EXAM 3 REVIEW #1: The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a client who has sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a motor vehicle crash. It is priority for the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) in the client: Takes prescribed warfarin daily. RATIONALE: Pg. 2400. Hemorrhage may occur as part of the primary injury and begin at the moment of impact. Warfarin is a blood thinner and the patient may bleed out if they have a hemato...

Nuerocognitive Issues Assoicated with Frontal Lobe - Emotional control, behavioral control, verbal expression, problem solving, decision making, social control, attention, motivation Acquired BI - An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital or degenerative or induced by birth trauma TBI - An alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology, casused by an external force Mild TBI Characteristics - Brief or no loss of consciousness for 0-30mins, altered state ...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

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What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid ...

Relias ED RN A What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma Diabetes Insipidus A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle...

2023 / 2024 ATLS EXAM | Actual Questions and Answers Passed | A+ Rated Guide | New Full Exam 1. True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. Answer: True 2. In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? Answer: agingis characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stre...

68W FC2 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | VERIFIED The function of this structure is to encase and protect the brain tissue - ANSWER Skull (Cranium) The lower jaw bone - ANSWER Mandible The fused bones of the upper jaw. - ANSWER Maxillae There are three membranes that cover the brain and they are called what? - ANSWER Meninges Outermost membrane and most resilient of the meninges. - ANSWER Dura Mater The center layer of the meninges. - ANSWER Arachnoid The innermost membrane of...

A difference in pupil size greater then 1.0 mm correct answer: Is considered abnormal If both eyes are fialated but not reactive to light correct answer: Brain stem injury is probable If csf is draining from nose or ears you should suspect? correct answer: Basilar skull fracture Different types of scalp injuries? correct answer: Avulsions abrasions, lacerations Types of skull fractures correct answer: Linear, basilar, mandible, depressed, nasal, mid-faced Conplaing of missing...