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) A 23-year-old female has been involved in a serious motor vehicle collisio 949n. Which assessment finding best indicates that she has a flail segment?

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this happens during inhalation and exhalation

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You are managing a patient with a large flail segment to the right lateral chest. As such, you should recognize that the immediate threat to life is: 949-950

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the chest wall isnt moving like it should because of pain. CPAP is ideal for this it forces ventilation and oxygenation of the aveoli

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When assessing a patient who sustained blunt trauma to the chest, what assessment finding is most indicative of an injury to the lung? 955

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most idicicative would be the decreased breathe sounds and gasping. it showws there is some issue with breathing aka lungs

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A confused 62-year-old female fell at home, hitting the side of a table with her chest. Assessment reveals instability to the left lateral chest accompanied by minor bruising in the same area. She complains of intense pain every time she breathes. Her airway is patent, breathing is rapid and shallow, and skin warm and nondiaphoretic. Vital signs are pulse 112, respirations 24, and blood pressure 132/64 mmHg with SpO2 at 90%. Breath sounds are shallow but equal to both lungs. Based on those findings, you should treat this patient for what life-threatening condition? 955,957

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spo2 is low . there is an o2 problem. hypoxia is occuring

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A patient has been shot in the chest with a rifle. Assessment reveals a deteriorating level of consciousness and inadequate breathing. Positive pressure ventilation is being administered, and the entrance wound, located midclavicular at the second intercostal space on the left side of the chest, has been covered. Your next action would be to: 955-956

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this is in the primary. look for life threatning entry and exit wounds. c collar has already been applied since ppv has been started. you coukd plead the case for a c collar first because it was not stated.

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An adult female is found unresponsive after being shot in the chest. Which statement made by your partner is of most concern? 955

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this would indicate a tension pnuemo . CPAP is not recommended for this patient since it is just pumping more air into the cavity

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During the secondary assessment, the EMT notes instability and a flail segment to a patient’s lower left lateral chest. The EMT would immediately: 955

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place hand over and immediately stabalize in an inward position. CPAP is ideal for a flail segment

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A patient with blunt chest wall trauma has a flail section to her chest. She is conscious and confused and breathing rapidly and shallowly. After manually stabilizing the flail section of the chest wall, the EMT best treats this condition by: 955

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CPAP or BAG . this patient needs help breathing because the pain will cause shallow breathes

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An unrestrained 32-year-old female motorist hit a utility pole head on at 45 mph. The car sustained extensive damage. She has an open airway, breathing poorly at 32 breaths per minute, and is responsive to painful stimuli. The radial pulse is rapid and weak, and her skin is cool and cyanotic. Breath sounds are decreased on the right side. Emergency Medical Responders are maintaining manual in-line stabilization. Your next action would be to: 955

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application of c collar is done during the secondary. manual in line is fine then continue with ppv

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A 42-year-old male was involved in a fight and was stabbed in the right lateral chest. The knife is still impaled, and he is complaining of shortness of breath. When he speaks he gurgles and blood drains from his mouth. His respirations are labored and his radial pulse is weak. Which one of the following should you do first? 958

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suction the airway to try and remove blood . this patient needs ALS and their airway taken over

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A construction foreman was stabbed with a screwdriver in the right anterior chest by an angry employee. Prior to your arrival, he removed the screwdriver. He is alert and oriented and complaining of pain to the injury site. Your primary assessment reveals an open airway, adequate breathing, and strong radial pulse. Based on these findings, which of the following would be done first? 958

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check the SPO2 of the patient. chest trauma patients can deteriorate very fsast . do this before stabalizing the object and suspecting a spinal injury.

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A paramedic has asked that you apply a dressing over a sucking chest wound. What is best to cover the injury? 958

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nonpourus , vaseline, plastic dressing. taped on 3 sides. sometimes 4 and you can burp the wound

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You have applied a nonporous dressing to a stab wound on a patient’s chest. The Emergency Medical Responder assisting you asks you why the dressing was taped on three sides and not all four. Your best response is that taping the dressing on three sides: 958-959

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allows air to move out during exhalation and not in causing a tension pnuemo

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You have been called to a New Year’s party for a male patient who was stabbed in the anterior chest. According to partygoers, the patient went outside with another male and was stabbed. Fifteen minutes later, he was found in the snow and 911 was called. When assessing this patient, what finding would you consider most serious and warrant immediate attention? 957

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he is having a pnuemo

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You are transporting a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest. On scene you covered the wound with an appropriate dressing. Now, as you reassess the patient, you note that the patient is tachypneic and complaining of difficulty breathing. Breath sounds on the side of the injury are diminished. Your immediate action would be to: 958-959

Chest Trauma

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) A 23-year-old female has been involved in a serious motor vehicle collisio 949n. Which assessment finding best indicates that she has a flail segment?

Select the correct answer(s).

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You are managing a patient with a large flail segment to the right lateral chest. As such, you should recognize that the immediate threat to life is: 949-950

Select the correct answer(s).

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When assessing a patient who sustained blunt trauma to the chest, what assessment finding is most indicative of an injury to the lung? 955

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Select the correct answer(s).

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An adult female is found unresponsive after being shot in the chest. Which statement made by your partner is of most concern? 955

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During the secondary assessment, the EMT notes instability and a flail segment to a patient’s lower left lateral chest. The EMT would immediately: 955

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A patient with blunt chest wall trauma has a flail section to her chest. She is conscious and confused and breathing rapidly and shallowly. After manually stabilizing the flail section of the chest wall, the EMT best treats this condition by: 955

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A paramedic has asked that you apply a dressing over a sucking chest wound. What is best to cover the injury? 958

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You have applied a nonporous dressing to a stab wound on a patient’s chest. The Emergency Medical Responder assisting you asks you why the dressing was taped on three sides and not all four. Your best response is that taping the dressing on three sides: 958-959

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