A Patient Admitted to the Emergency Department Following Chest Trauma

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the emergency department following chest trauma has tracheal deviation to the left.The nurse would prepare for which emergency medical intervention?

• A)Open thoracotomy
• B)Placement of a chest tube
• C)Open excision of the pericardial sac
• D)Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Describe the principles of medical asepsis, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and universal precautions.

Recognize the role and impact of pathogens, including their method of transmission and the diseases they cause.

Identify host responses to infections, including the body's defense mechanisms against pathogens.

Understand the importance of sterilization validation and monitoring through biological indicators.

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