When Caring for a Patient with Head and Neck Trauma

question 18

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with head and neck trauma after a motorcycle accident, the emergency department nurse's first action should be to

• A) suction the mouth and oropharynx.
• B) immobilize the cervical spine.
• C) administer supplemental oxygen.
• D) obtain venous access.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, divided into the left and right hemispheres, responsible for different functions and controlling opposite sides of the body.

Neurogenesis

Neurogenesis is the process of generating new neurons in the brain, contributing to brain plasticity and repair.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, crucial for transmitting nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Verbal Tasks

Activities or tests that involve the use of words or language abilities, such as reading, writing, or verbal reasoning.