After the Nurse Secures the Airway of a Trauma Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

After the nurse secures the airway of a trauma patient in the emergency department (ED) , what is the next conduct in the primary survey?

• A)Assess the patient's respiratory rate.
• B)Monitor the patient's blood pressure.
• C)Assess the patient's pupillary reaction.
• D)Cover the patient with a warm blanket.

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Definitions:

Required Reserve Ratio

The minimum fraction of deposits banks are required by law to keep as reserves, either in their vaults or on deposit at a central bank.

Term Auction Facility

A monetary policy tool used by the Federal Reserve to provide short-term loans to banks, aiming to improve liquidity and stability in financial markets.

Bank Insolvency

A situation where a bank's liabilities exceed its assets, making it unable to meet its obligations and continue its operations.

Excess Reserves

Banks' reserves that exceed the minimum requirement set by a central bank, not lent out and often kept for emergency purposes.