You are transporting a 42-year-old male who experienced blunt abdominal trauma. He is receiving oxygen at 12 L/min via a nonrebreathing mask and full spinal precautions have been applied. During your reassessment, you note his level of consciousness has decreased and his respirations have become shallow. You should:
Select one:
A. suction his oropharynx to ensure it is clear of secretions and then increase the oxygen flow rate to 15 L/min.
B. insert an airway adjunct if he will tolerate it and begin assisting his ventilations with a BVM.
C. perform a comprehensive secondary assessment to determine why his clinical status has changed.
D. reassess his vital signs and then notify the receiving hospital of the change in his clinical status.
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Which of the following is true regarding injury to the kidneys?
Select one:
A. The kidneys are not well protected.
B. Kidney injuries are rarely caused by blunt trauma.
C. Injury to the kidneys usually indicates injury to other organs.
D. Only minimal force is needed to damage the kidneys.
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When should you visually inspect the external genitalia on your patient?
Select one:
A. Only when ordered by medical direction
B. Anytime the patient agrees to treatment and transport
C. Always during the secondary assessment
D. Only when there is a complaint of severe pain or other injury
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When a patient stiffens the muscles of the abdomen, it is known as _______.
Select one:
A. instability.
B. distention.
C. crepitus.
D. guarding.
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