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Which type of trauma consists of open wounds, lacerations, eviscerations, puncture wounds, and gunshot wounds?
Which type of trauma consists of open wounds, lacerations, eviscerations, puncture wounds, and gunshot wounds?
- Penetrating traumas (correct)
- Hollow Organ Injuries
- Surface Findings of trauma
- Solid Organ Injuries
What is a common injury associated with trauma to the abdomen?
What is a common injury associated with trauma to the abdomen?
- Fractured pelvis
- Rib fracture (correct)
- Spinal injury
- Contusion or Seatbelt Abrasion across Lower Abd
Which of the following organs is considered a solid organ?
Which of the following organs is considered a solid organ?
- Urinary bladder
- Liver (correct)
- Stomach
- Intestines
What can happen if there is content spilling into the peritoneal cavity?
What can happen if there is content spilling into the peritoneal cavity?
Which of the following is a possible sign of arterial damage in intraabdominal injuries?
Which of the following is a possible sign of arterial damage in intraabdominal injuries?
Which type of injury can result in hypovolemic shock?
Which type of injury can result in hypovolemic shock?
What is a possible consequence of diaphragm rupture in intraabdominal injuries?
What is a possible consequence of diaphragm rupture in intraabdominal injuries?
Which type of injuries are often associated with seat belts pressing intestines and pancreas into the spinal column?
Which type of injuries are often associated with seat belts pressing intestines and pancreas into the spinal column?
What type of injuries can occur in hollow organs of the abdomen?
What type of injuries can occur in hollow organs of the abdomen?
What is a possible consequence of hemorrhage in abdominal injuries?
What is a possible consequence of hemorrhage in abdominal injuries?
Which laboratory tests are commonly performed in cases of abdominal trauma?
Which laboratory tests are commonly performed in cases of abdominal trauma?
What is the reason why the patient will have normal hemoglobin and hematocrit in abdominal trauma, even when bleeding?
What is the reason why the patient will have normal hemoglobin and hematocrit in abdominal trauma, even when bleeding?
What can blood in the urine indicate in cases of abdominal trauma?
What can blood in the urine indicate in cases of abdominal trauma?
Which diagnostic methods are commonly used in cases of abdominal trauma?
Which diagnostic methods are commonly used in cases of abdominal trauma?
What can diagnostic peritoneal lavage detect in cases of abdominal trauma?
What can diagnostic peritoneal lavage detect in cases of abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a type of blunt trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a type of blunt trauma?
Which assessment finding is NOT associated with hypovolemic shock?
Which assessment finding is NOT associated with hypovolemic shock?
What are some surface findings of trauma mentioned in the text?
What are some surface findings of trauma mentioned in the text?
What type of trauma is characterized by a knife injury?
What type of trauma is characterized by a knife injury?
What can blood in the peritoneal cavity indicate in cases of abdominal trauma?
What can blood in the peritoneal cavity indicate in cases of abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for abdominal trauma?
What is the purpose of inserting an indwelling urinary catheter in cases of abdominal trauma?
What is the purpose of inserting an indwelling urinary catheter in cases of abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the abdominal trauma treatment?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the abdominal trauma treatment?
What is the purpose of volume expanders in the treatment of hypotensive patients with abdominal trauma?
What is the purpose of volume expanders in the treatment of hypotensive patients with abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended diagnostic method for abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended diagnostic method for abdominal trauma?
What can blood in the peritoneal cavity indicate in cases of abdominal trauma?
What can blood in the peritoneal cavity indicate in cases of abdominal trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a type of blunt trauma?
Which of the following is NOT a type of blunt trauma?
What can happen if there is content spilling into the peritoneal cavity in cases of abdominal trauma?
What can happen if there is content spilling into the peritoneal cavity in cases of abdominal trauma?
Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What is the threshold for RBC count to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What is the threshold for RBC count to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What is the threshold for WBC count to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What is the threshold for WBC count to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
Which of the following is NOT a criteria for a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
Which of the following is NOT a criteria for a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What is the criteria for a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage based on Gram stain?
What is the criteria for a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage based on Gram stain?
What substances indicate a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What substances indicate a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What is the threshold for alkaline phosphatase to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What is the threshold for alkaline phosphatase to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What is the threshold for amylase to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
What is the threshold for amylase to determine a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage?
Which of the following is NOT a criteria for a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage based on lab results?
Which of the following is NOT a criteria for a positive diagnostic peritoneal lavage based on lab results?
Which of the following is a consequence of insulin deficiency in diabetes?
Which of the following is a consequence of insulin deficiency in diabetes?
What is the process called when ketone bodies are excreted in the urine?
What is the process called when ketone bodies are excreted in the urine?
What happens to the pH balance in the body during ketosis?
What happens to the pH balance in the body during ketosis?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of insulin deficiency in diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of insulin deficiency in diabetes?
What is the secondary source of fuel when glucose cannot be properly used for energy in diabetes?
What is the secondary source of fuel when glucose cannot be properly used for energy in diabetes?
What can excessive ketones in the blood cause in diabetes?
What can excessive ketones in the blood cause in diabetes?
What happens to the blood glucose level in diabetes due to insulin deficiency?
What happens to the blood glucose level in diabetes due to insulin deficiency?
What is the purpose of glucagon in diabetes management?
What is the purpose of glucagon in diabetes management?
What happens to electrolytes during the process of ketonuria in diabetes?
What happens to electrolytes during the process of ketonuria in diabetes?
What is the consequence of insulin deficiency on protein degradation in diabetes?
What is the consequence of insulin deficiency on protein degradation in diabetes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetes-related ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetes-related ketoacidosis (DKA)?
In which type of diabetes is DKA most likely to occur?
In which type of diabetes is DKA most likely to occur?
Under what conditions may DKA be seen in people with type 2 diabetes?
Under what conditions may DKA be seen in people with type 2 diabetes?
What are some precipitating factors for DKA?
What are some precipitating factors for DKA?
What is one of the diabetes management instructions for blood glucose?
What is one of the diabetes management instructions for blood glucose?
What should a patient do when it pertains to taking insulin?
What should a patient do when it pertains to taking insulin?
What should a patient do when it pertains to insulin and sickness?
What should a patient do when it pertains to insulin and sickness?
What should a patient do to ensure an adequate supply of insulin?
What should a patient do to ensure an adequate supply of insulin?
How often should a patient obtain an A1C blood test?
How often should a patient obtain an A1C blood test?
What should a patient be aware of when it comes to blood glucose?
What should a patient be aware of when it comes to blood glucose?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
What is a cause of hyperglycemia?
What is a cause of hyperglycemia?
What is a cause of hypoglycemia?
What is a cause of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
What is a cause of hyperglycemia?
What is a cause of hyperglycemia?
What is a cause of hypoglycemia?
What is a cause of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hypoglycemia?
What is the recommended treatment for hyperglycemia?
What is the recommended treatment for hyperglycemia?
What is the recommended treatment for hypoglycemia according to the 'rule of 15'?
What is the recommended treatment for hypoglycemia according to the 'rule of 15'?
What should the patient do if symptoms of hypoglycemia do not subside after 2 or 3 doses of quick-acting carbohydrate?
What should the patient do if symptoms of hypoglycemia do not subside after 2 or 3 doses of quick-acting carbohydrate?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for hyperglycemia?
What is the purpose of giving the patient additional food of carbohydrate plus protein or fat in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What is the purpose of giving the patient additional food of carbohydrate plus protein or fat in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What is the recommended timeframe for repeating the treatment of 15 g of carbohydrate if blood glucose is still <70 mg/dL in hypoglycemia?
What is the recommended timeframe for repeating the treatment of 15 g of carbohydrate if blood glucose is still <70 mg/dL in hypoglycemia?
What should the patient do if the next meal is more than 1 hour away or they are engaged in physical activity after stabilizing the glucose level in hypoglycemia?
What should the patient do if the next meal is more than 1 hour away or they are engaged in physical activity after stabilizing the glucose level in hypoglycemia?
What is the recommended action if symptoms of hypoglycemia do not subside after 2 or 3 doses of quick-acting carbohydrate?
What is the recommended action if symptoms of hypoglycemia do not subside after 2 or 3 doses of quick-acting carbohydrate?
What is the purpose of checking blood glucose frequently in the treatment of hyperglycemia?
What is the purpose of checking blood glucose frequently in the treatment of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)?
What is the main cause of HHS?
What is the main cause of HHS?
Which age group is more likely to develop HHS?
Which age group is more likely to develop HHS?
What are the main problems associated with HHS?
What are the main problems associated with HHS?
What is the treatment for HHS?
What is the treatment for HHS?
What is the effect of HHS on blood pH?
What is the effect of HHS on blood pH?
Which assessment finding is more likely to be present in HHS compared to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which assessment finding is more likely to be present in HHS compared to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is the recommended IV fluid for HHS treatment?
What is the recommended IV fluid for HHS treatment?
What is the purpose of administering IV potassium in HHS?
What is the purpose of administering IV potassium in HHS?
How often should glucose be monitored in HHS?
How often should glucose be monitored in HHS?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is the main cause of DKA?
What is the main cause of DKA?
Which of the following is a common symptom of DKA?
Which of the following is a common symptom of DKA?
What is the recommended treatment for DKA?
What is the recommended treatment for DKA?
What should be monitored closely when administering insulin in DKA treatment?
What should be monitored closely when administering insulin in DKA treatment?
What is the purpose of NaHCO3 (bicarbonate) in DKA treatment?
What is the purpose of NaHCO3 (bicarbonate) in DKA treatment?
Which of the following is a key nursing intervention for DKA?
Which of the following is a key nursing intervention for DKA?
What is the recommended rate for continuous regular insulin drip in DKA treatment?
What is the recommended rate for continuous regular insulin drip in DKA treatment?
Which of the following is a recommended test to diagnose fluid or electrolyte imbalance in DKA?
Which of the following is a recommended test to diagnose fluid or electrolyte imbalance in DKA?
What should be added to IV fluid in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What should be added to IV fluid in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
