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Download TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct An and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! lOMoARcPSD|17222949 TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct Answers lOMoARcPSD|17222949 What are the late signs of breathing compromise? - Answer--- Tracheal deviation - JVD What are signs of ineffective breathing? - Answer--- AMS - Cyanosis, especially around the mouth - Asymmetric expansion of chest wall - Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration - Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing - Sucking chest wounds - Absent or diminished breath sounds - Administer O2 via NRB or assist ventilations with a bag- mask device, as indicated - Anticipate definitive airway management to support ventilation. Upon initial assessment, what type of oxygen should be used for a pt breathing effectively? - Answer--A tight-fitting nonrebreather mask at 12- 15 lpm. What intervention should be done if a pt presents with effective circulation? - Answer--- Insert 2 large caliber IV's - Administer warmed isotonic crystalloid solution at an appropriate rate What are signs of ineffective circulation? - Answer--- Tachycardia - AMS lOMoARcPSD|17222949 TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct Answers - Uncontrolled external bleeding - Pale, cool, moist skin - Distended or abnormally flattened external jugular veins - Distant heart sounds What are the interventions for Effective/Ineffective Circulation? - Answer--- Control any uncontrolled external bleeding by: lOMoARcPSD|17222949 TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct Answers - Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration - Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing - Sucking chest wounds - Absent or diminished breath sounds - Administer O2 via NRB or assist ventilations with a bag- mask device, as indicated - Anticipate definitive airway management to support ventilation. Upon initial assessment, what type of oxygen should be used for a pt breathing effectively? - Answer--A tight-fitting nonrebreather mask at 12- 15 lpm. What intervention should be done if a pt presents with effective circulation? - Answer--- Insert 2 large caliber IV's - Administer warmed isotonic crystalloid solution at an appropriate rate What are signs of ineffective circulation? - Answer--- Tachycardia - AMS - Uncontrolled external bleeding - Pale, cool, moist skin - Distended or abnormally flattened external jugular veins - Distant heart sounds What are the interventions for Effective/Ineffective Circulation? - Answer--- Control any uncontrolled external bleeding by: lOMoARcPSD|17222949 TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct Answers - Applying direct pressure over bleeding site - Elevating bleeding extremity - Applying pressure over arterial pressure points - Using tourniquet (last resort). - Cannulate 2 large-caliber IV's and initiate infusions of an isotonic crystalloid solution - Use warmed solution - Use pressure bags to increase speed of IVF infusion - Use blood administration tubing for possible administration of blood - Use rapid infusion device based on protocol - Use NS 0.9% in same tubing as blood product - IV = surgical cut-down, central line, or both. - Blood sample to determine ABO and Rh group - IO in sternum, legs, arms or pelvis - Administer blood products - PASG (without interfering with fluid resuscitation) What are factors that contribute to ineffective ventilation? - Answer--- AMS - LOC - Neurologic injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Intracranial Injury - Blunt trauma - Pain caused by rib fractures lOMoARcPSD|17222949 TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct Answers - Penetrating Trauma - Preexisting hx of respiratory diseases - Increased age What medications are used during intubation? - Answer-- LOAD Mnemonic: L = Lidocaine O = Opioids A = Atropin e D = Defasiculating agents - Intracranial Injury - Blunt trauma - Pain caused by rib fractures - Penetrating Trauma - Preexisting hx of respiratory diseases - Increased age What medications are used during intubation? - Answer-- LOAD Mnemonic: L = Lidocaine O = Opioids A = Atropin e D = Defasiculating agents lOMoARcPSD|17222949 TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct Answers - Lac to trachea or esophagus - Creation of a false passage - Laryngeal stenosis How do you confirm ET Tube/Alternative Airway Placement? - Answer--- Visualization of the chords - Using bronchoscope to confirm placement - Listening to breath sounds over the epigastrum and chest walls while ventilating the pt - CO2 detector - Esophageal detection device - Chest x-ray How do you inspect the chest for adequate ventilation? - Answer--Observe: - mental status - RR and pattern - chest wall symmetry lOMoARcPSD|17222949 TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct Answers - any injuries - patient's skin color (cyanosis?) - JVD or tracheal deviation? (Tension pneumothorax) What are you looking for when auscultating lung sounds? - Answer--Absence of BS: - Pneumothorax - Hemothorax - Airway Obstruction Diminished BS: - Splinting or shallow BS may be a result of pain What are you looking for when percussing the chest? - Answer--Dullness: - hemothora x Hyperreso nance - Pneumothorax What are you looking for when palpating the chest wall, clavicles and neck? - Answer--- Tenderness - Swelling - subcutaneous emphysema - step-off deformities = These may indicate: esophageal, pleural, tracheal or bronchial injuries. Palpate trachea above suprasternal notch. Tracheal deviation may indicate a tension pneumothorax or lOMoARcPSD|17222949 TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct Answers massive hemothorax. What is the DOPE mnemonic? - Answer--D - Displaced tube O - Obstruction: Check secretions or pt biting tube P - Pneumothorax: Condition may occur from original trauma or barotrauma from ventilator E - Equipment failure: pt may have become detached from equipment or there's a kink in the tubing Explain Hypovolemic Shock. - Answer--Most common to affect a trauma pt cause by hypovolemia.. Hypovolemia, a decrease in amount of circulating blood volume, may result from significant loss of whole blood because of hemorrhage or from loss of semipermeable integrity of cellular membrane leading to leakage of plasma and protein from intravascular space to the interstitial space (as in a burn). Some causes: - Blood loss - Burns, etc. Explain Cardiogenic Shock. - Answer--Syndrome that results from ineffective perfusion caused by inadequate contractility of cardiac muscle. Some causes: MI, Blunt cardiac injury, Mitral valve insufficiency, dysrhythmias, Cardiac Failure Explain Obstructive Shock. - Answer--Results from inadequate circulating blood volume because of an obstruction or compression of great veins, aorta, pulmonary arteries, or heart itself. Some causes: lOMoARcPSD|17222949 TNCC Notes for Written Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC test prepA 415 Questions with 100% Correct Answers lOMoARcPSD|17222949 Spinal shock = areflexia and flaccidity associated with lower motor neuron involvement in complete cord injuries; reflexes return with resolution of spinal shock. Septic shock from bacteremia is distributive shock. Endotoxins and other inflammatory mediators cause vasodilation, shunting of blood in microcirculation, and other perfusion abnormalities. What is vascular response? - Answer--As blood volume decreases, peripheral blood vessels vasoconstrict as a result of sympathetic stimulation via inhibition of baroreceptors. Arterioles constrict to increase TPR and BP. What is renal response? - Answer--Renal ischemia activates release of renin. Kidneys do not receive adequate blood supply, renin is release into circulation. Renin causes angiotensinogen, normal plasma protein, to release angiotensin I. Angiotensin-converting enzyme from the lungs converts into angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes: - Vasoconstriction of arterioles and some veins - Stimulation of sympathetic nervous system - Retention of water by kidneys - Stimulation of release of aldosterone from the adrenal lOMoARcPSD|17222949 cortex (sodium retention hormone) *Decreased urinary output = early sign renal hypoperfusion and an indicator that there's systemic hypoperfusion. lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - External bleeding? - Skin color and moisture - Assess jugular veins and peripheral veins Auscultate: - BP - Pulse pressure - Breath sounds - Heart sounds - Bowel sounds Percuss: - Chest and abdomen Palpate: - Central pulse (carotid or femoral) - Positive inotropic effect (force of contraction) may be evidence by a bounding central pulse - Palpate peripheral pulses - Palpate skin temp and moisture Diagnostic Procedures: - Xrays and other studies - Labs Planning and Implementation - Oxygen - IV's with warmed replacement fluids - Control external bleeding with direct pressure - Elevate LE's - NGT - Foley - Monitor and pulse oximeter lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Monitor for development of coagulopathies - Surgery? ICP is a reflection of what three volumes? What happens when one increases? - Answer--1. Brain 2.CSF 3.Blood within the nonexpansible cranial vault As volume of one increases, the volume of another decreases to maintain ICP within normal range. As ICP rises, CPP decreases, leading to cerebral ischemia and potential for hypoxia and lethal secondary insult. Hypotensive pt w/marginally elevated ICP can be harmful. Slightly elevated BP could protect against brain ischemia in a pt with high ICP. Cerebral ischemia can lead to increased concentration of CO2 and decreased concentration of O2 in cerebral vessels. CO2 dilates cerebral blood vessels = increase blood volume and ICP. lOMoARcPSD|17222949 What are the early signs and symptoms of increased ICP? - Answer--- Headache - N/V - Amnesia regarding events around the injury - Altered LOC - Restlessness, drowsiness, changes in speech, or loss of judgement What are the late observable signs of symptoms of increased ICP? - Answer--- Dilated, nonreactive pupil - Unresponsiveness to verbal or painful stimuli - Abnormal motor posturing patterns - Widening pulse pressure - Increased systolic blood pressure - Changes in RR and pattern - Bradycardia What is Cushing's phenomenon or Cushing's Reflex? - Answer--Triad of progressive HTN, bradycardia and diminished respiratory effort. What are the two types of herniation that occurs with ICP? - Answer--1. Uncal herniation 2. Central or transtentorial herniation Why does herniation occur? What are the symptoms? - Answer--Because of uncontrolled increases in ICP. S/E's - Unilateral or bilateral pupillary dilation - AsyDimmetric pupillary reactivity - Abnormal motor posturing lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Anxiety - Depression What is diffuse axonal injury and its signs and symptoms? - Answer--(DAI) is widespread, rather than localized, through the brain. Diffuse shearing, tearing and compressive stresses from rotational or accerleration/deceleration forces resulting in microscopic damage primarily to axons within the brain. S/S: - Immediate unconsciousness - mild DAI, coma = 6-24 hrs - severe DAI, coma = weeks/months or persistent vegetative state - Elevated ICP - Abnormal posturing - HTN - Hyperthermia lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Excessive sweating because of autonomic dysfunction - Mild to severe memory impairment, cognitive, behavioral, and intellectual deficits What is a cerebral contusion and its S/S? - Answer--A common focal brain injury in which brain tissue is bruised and damaged in a local area. Mainly located in frontal and temporal lobes. May cause hemorrhage, infarction, necrosis and edema. Max effects of bleeding & edema peak 18-36 post injury. S/S: - Alteration in LOC - Behavior, motor or speech deficits - Abnormal motor posturing - Signs of increased ICP What is an epidural hematoma and its S/S? - Answer-- Results when a collection of blood forms between the skull and the dura mater. Bleeding is arterial=blood accumulates rapidly: - Compression of underlying brain - rapid increase in ICP - Decreased CBF - Secondary brain injury * Usually requires surgical intervention S/S: - Transient LOC - Lucid period lasting a few minutes to several hours - Rapid deterioration in neurologic status - Severe H/A - Sleepiness - Dizziness - N/V lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Hemiparesis or hemiplegia on opposite side of hematoma - Unilateral fixed and dilated pupil on same side of hematoma What is a subdural hematoma and its S/S? - Answer--A focal brain injury beneath the dura mater that results from acceleration/deceleration. Usually venous, and not necessarily from a fx. Formation may be acute or chronic. Acute pt's hematoma manifest 48 hrs post injury S/S: - Altered LOC or steady decline in LOC - S/S of increased ICP - Hemiparesis or hemiplegia on opposite side of hematoma - Unilateral fixed and dilated pupil on same side of hematoma Chronic pt's " " up to 2 wks post injury - H/A - Progressive decrease in LOC lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Inspect nose and ears for drainage - Drng present w/out blood, test drng w/chemical reagant strip. Presence of glucose indicated drng of CSF - If drng present and mixed with blood, test by placing drop of fluid on linen or gauze. If a light outer ring forms around dark inner ring, drng contains CSF - Assess extraocular eye movement (Tests cranial nerves, III, IV, VI) - Performing extraocular eye movements indicates functioning brainstem - Limitation indicates orbital rim fx w/entrapment or paralysis of either a cranial nerve or ocular muscle - Determine LOC with GCS PALPATION - Palpate cranial area for: - Point tenderness - Depressions or deformities - Hematomas - Assess all 4 extremities for: - Motor function, muscle strength and abnormal motor posturing - Sensory function DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - Lab Studies PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION - (Initial assessment) - Clear airway (stimulation of gag reflex can produce transient increase in ICP or vomiting with subsequent aspiration. - Administer O2 via NRB lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Assist with early ET intubation - Administer sedative/neuromuscular blocking agent - Consider hyperventilation - PaCO2 above 45 mm Hg may cause increased cerebral vasodilation, increased CBF, increased ICP. - Prolonged hyperventilation NOT RECOMMENDED. - Hypocarbia occurs as result of hyperventilation causes cerebral vasoconstriction, decreased CBF, decreased ICP. And ischemia secondary to severe vasoconstriction. - Hyperoxygenate pt with 100% O2 via bag-mask - Apply direct pressure to bleeding sites except depressed skull fractures - Cannulate 2 large IV's - Hypotension doubles pt's death rate (w/severe head trauma) - Vasopressors used to maintain CPP. - Insert OG or NGT. OG should be used with severe facial trauma. - Position pt, elevate head to decrease ICP (but may also reduce CPP). - Position head midline to facilitate venous drng. Rotate head to compress veins in neck and result in both venous engorgement and decreased drng from brain - Prepare for ICP monitoring device - Administer mannitol as prescribed. - Mannitol, hyperosmolar, volume-depleting diuretic, decreases cerebral edema + ICP by pulling interstitial fluid into intravascular space for eventual excretion by kidneys. lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Administer anticonvulsant - Sx should be avoided b/c increases cerebral metabolic rate + ICP. Indications for sz prophylaxis: - Depressed skull fx - Sz at time of injury - Sz on arrival to ED - Hx of sz's - Penetrating brain injury - Acute subdural/epidural hematoma - Administer antipyretic med/Cooling blanket - Hyperthermia may increase cerebral metabolic rate + ICP. Avoid causing shivering during cooling process; increases cerebral metabolic rate + may precipitate rise in ICP - Do not pack ears/nose if CSF leak suspected - Admin tetanus prophylaxis - Wound repair for facial/scalp Lac's - Admin other meds - Analgesics, sedatives, narcan, romazicon, etc. - Admin antibiotics - Pt's w/basilar skull fx need prophylaxis against meningitis - Prepare pt for OR, hospital admin or transfer. What are signs of a serious eye injury? - Answer--- Visual disturbances - Pain - Redness and ecchymosis of the eye - Periorbital ecchymosis - Increased intraocular pressure lOMoARcPSD|17222949 S/S: - Massive facial edema - Nasal swelling w/obvious fx of nasal bones - Malocclusion - CSF rhinorrhea What is LeFort III fracture and its S/S? - Answer--Complete craniofacial separation involving maxilla, zygoma and bones of cranial base. This fx is frequently associated w/leakage of CSF and fx mandible. S/S: - Massive facial edema - Mobility and depression of zygomatic bones - Ecchymosis - Anesthesia of the cheek - Diplopia - Open bite or malocclusion lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - CSF rhinorrhea What are the mandibular fracture S/S? - Answer--- Malocclusion - Inability to open the mouth (trismus) - Pain, especially on movement - Facial asymmetry and a palpable step-off deformity - Edema or hematoma formation at the fracture site - Blood behind, ruptured, tympanic membrane - Anesthesia of the lower lip What are neck injury S/S? - Answer--- Dyspnea - Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) - Subcutaneous emphysema in neck, face, or suprasternal area - Decreased or absent breath sounds - Penetrating wounds or impaled objects - Pulsatile or expanding hematoma - Loss of normal anatomic prominence of the laryngeal region - Bruits - Active external bleeding - Neurologic deficit, such as aphasia or hemiplegia - Cranial nerve deficits - Facial sensory or motor nerve deficits - Dysphonia (hoarseness) - Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) How would you assess a patient with ocular, maxillofacial and neck trauma? - Answer-- (Initial assessment) HISTORY - MOI? lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Acceleration/Deceleration? - What was it caused by? - Pt restrained? Airbags deployed? Etc. - What are the pt's complaints? - Pt normally wear glasses or contacts? - Pt have hx of eye problems? - Pt ever have eye surgery? - Pt have visual or ocular changes associated with chronic illness? PHYSICAL INSPECTION: - Inspect eye, orbits, face and neck - Check for symmetry, edema, ecchymosis, ptosis, lacerations and hematomas - Inspect globe for lacerations, large corneal abrasions, hyphema, and extrusion or prolapse of intraocular contents - Determine whether lid lac's - Assess pupil's (PERRL) lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Apply cool packs to decrease pain + periorbital swelling - Admin medications - Instill prescribed topical anesthetic drops for pain - Instill NS drops or artificial tears to keep corneas moist. Cover eyelids w/sterile, moist saline dsg to prevent drying and ulceration - Antibiotics topically or systemically - Admin tetanus prophylactically - Use an eye patch to affected eye - Patch or shield both eyes to reduce movement + photophobia in pt's w/retinal injuries - Patch, shield or cover w/cool pack - Do NOT patch injured eye of pt w/suspected open or ruptured globe or impaled object, patch unaffected eye. Use metal or plastic and do not put pressure on the globe. - Provide psychosocial support - Obtain an ophthalmology consultation - Provide d/c instructions: - Importance of protective eyewear - No driving w/eye patch on - Wear sunglasses to prevent tearing, aid photophobia - Prepare for admission, OR or transfer What are the nursing interventions for a patient with a maxillofacial or neck injury? - Answer--- Administer oxygen - For facial trauma, place pt in high-fowler's position if no spinal injury is present. - Insert OG or NGT. OGT should be used if basilar skull fx or severe midface fx's are suspected - Monitor for progressive airway assessment lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Prepare for intubation, PRN. - Cannulate 2 large IV's, initiate isotonic crystalloid IV solution - Control external bleeding w/direct pressure - Monitor for continued bleeding + expanding hematomas - Apply cold compresses to face to minimize edema - Assist w/repair of oral lac's, PRN - Admin antibiotics - Stabilize impaled objects - Admin analgesic meds With any eye injury, what should the evaluation and ongoing assessments be? - Answer--- Reassessing visual acuity at reasonable intervals - Reassessing pain, including response to nonpharmacologic + pharmacologic interventions - Monitoring appearance, position, movements of globe and pupillary responses - Monitoring airway patency, respiratory effort and ABG's What are the most common type of injury associated with chest trauma? - Answer-- blunt; MVC's. Penetrating; firarm injuries or stabbings lOMoARcPSD|17222949 What are S/S of a rib fracture? - Answer--- Dyspnea - Localized pain on movement, palpation, or inspiration - Pt assumes position intended to splint chest wall to reduce pain - Chest wall ecchymosis or sternal contusion - Bony crepitus or deformity What is a flail chest? - Answer--A fracture of two or more sites on two or more adjacent ribs, or when rib fractures produce a free-floating sternum. Flail segments may not be clinically evident in the first several hours after injury b/c of muscle spasms that cause splinting. After positive pressure intiated, paradoxical chest wall movement ceases. What could a flail chest be associated with? - Answer--- Ineffective ventilation - Pulmonary contusion - Lacerated lung parenchyma What are the S/S of flail chest? - Answer--- Dyspnea - Chest wall pain - Paradoxical chest wall movement - the flail segment moves in during inspiration and out during expiration. Define Pneumothorax. - Answer--Results when an injury to lung leads to accumulation of air in pleural space w/subsequent loss of negative intrapleural pressure. Partial or total collapse of lung may ensue. An open pneumothorax results from wound through chest wall. Air enters pleural space both through the wound and trachea. lOMoARcPSD|17222949 What happens to a ruptured diaphragm? - Answer-- Potentially life-threatening, results from forces that penetrate the body. Left hemidiaphragm is more susceptible to injury because the right side is protected by the liver. - Herniation of abdominal contents - Respiratory compromise b/c impaired lung capacity + displacement of normal tissue. - Mediastinal structures may shift to opposite side of injury What are S/S of a ruptured diaphragm? - Answer-- (Anything below the nipple line and should be evaluated for potential diaphragmatic injury). - Dyspnea or orthopnea - Dysphagia - Abdominal pain - Sharp epigastric or chest pain radiating to left shoulder (Kehr's sign) - Bowel sounds heard in lower middle chest - Decreased breath sounds on injured side What are S/S with tracheobronchial injury? - Answer--Blunt trauma. "Clothesline-type" injuries. - Dyspnea, tachypnea lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Hoarseness - Hemoptysis - Subcutaneous emphysema in neck, face, or suprasternal area - Decreased or absent breath sounds - S/S of airway obstruction What are S/S with blunt cardiac injury? - Answer--"Cardiac contusion" or "concussion." Common with MVC or falls from heights. - ECG (sinus tach, PVC's, AV blocks) - Chest pain - Chest wall ecchymosis What are the S/S of pericardial tamponade? - Answer--A collection of blood in pericardial sac. As blood accumulates, it exerts pressure on the heart, inhibiting or compromising ventricular filling. - Hyotension - Tachycardia or PEA - Dyspnea - Cyanosis - Beck's Triad (hypotension, distended neck veins + muffled heart sounds) - Progressive decreased voltage of conduction complexes on ECG What are aortic injuries S/S? - Answer--- Hypotension - Decreased LOC - Hypertension in UE's - Decreased quality (amplitude) of femoral pulses compared to UE pulses - Loud systolic murmur in parascapular region lOMoARcPSD|17222949 - Chest pain - Chest wall ecchymosis - Widened mediastinum on chest xray - Paraplegia How would you assess a pt with a thoracic injury? - Answer--(Initial assessment) Obtain Hx. PHYSICAL: Inspection: - Observe chest wall - Assess breathing effort and RR - Symmetry - Inspect jugular veins (Distended = increased intrathoracic pressure as result of tension pneumothorax or pericardial tamponade. Flat = external jugular veins may reflect hypovolemia) - Inspect upper abdominal region for injury Percussion: - Percuss the chest (Dullness = hemothorax, Hyperresonance = pneumothorax) Palpation: lOMoARcPSD|17222949 S/S of Gastric Injury? - Answer---Abdominal Pain -Peritoneal irritation -Evisceration of stomach -Gross blood in gastric aspirate S/S of Esophageal Injury? - Answer---Subcutaneous emphysema -Peritoneal irritation -Pain radiating to the neck, chest, shoulders, or throughout the abdomen -Gross blood in gastric aspirate S/S of Renal Injuries? - Answer---Hematuria -Flank or abdominal tenderness elicited during palpation -Ecchymosis over flank may occur, but normally develops 6 to 12 hours after injury How would you care for a pt with an Abdominal Injury? - Answer--(Initial assessment) Obtain Hx. PHYSICAL: Inspection: - Observe the lower chest for asymmetric chest wall movement. -Observe the contour of the abdomen. Distention may indicate bleeding -Inspect lower chest, abdomen, flanks, and back for seat belt abrasions or soft tissue injuries -Inspect pelvic area for soft tissue bruising Percussion: - Percuss for hyperresonance or dullness. Hyperresonance indicates air, dullness indicates fluid. Palpation: - Palpate all four quadrants. Press and quickly release to determine presence of rebound tenderness. -Palpate pelvis for bony instability, asymmetry, or pain. -Palpate flanks for tenderness lOMoARcPSD|17222949 -Palpate anal sphincter for presence or absence of tone Auscultation: -Auscultate the chest. If bowel sounds heard in chest may have diaphragmatic rupture with herniation of the stomach or small bowel -Auscultate bowel sounds. Absence indicative of visceral injury. Diagnostic Procedures: - Xrays - MRI - IVP and DPL - CT's - FAST - Labs (cardiac enzymes) -Cystogram or urethrogram -Angiography lOMoARcPSD|17222949 Nsg Interventions for Pelvic Fracture - Answer---Stabilize pelvis by wrapping in folded sheet -Apply a pneumatic antishock garment to splint pelvic fractures -Prepare for application of an external fixator Nsg Interventions for Open Fracture - Answer---Irrigate any wound with sterile saline -Cover open wounds with dry, sterile dressings. -Administer antibiotics, as prescribed -Inspect dressings frequently for continued bleeding -Administer tetanus prophylaxis, as indicated Nsg Interventions for Crush Injury - Answer---Administer intravenous isotonic crystalloid solution to increase urinary output and facilitate excretion of myoglobin -Elevate the injured extremity above the level of the heart to reduce swelling and pain unless compartment syndrome is suspected. For compartment syndrome, maintain at level of the heart -Gently clean open wounds -Prepare the patient for surgical debridement, fasciotomy, or amputation Six Ps of compartment Syndrome - Answer--Pain, Pallor, Pulses, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Pressure Nsg Interventions for Compartment Syndrome - Answer--- Elevate the limb to the level of the heart to promote venous outflow and prevent further swelling. Elevation above the heart may decrease perfusion to a compromised extremity -Assist with measurement of fascial compartment pressure -Prepare for fasciotomy to preven muscle or neurovascular damage