The Following Orders Are Received for an Unconscious Patient Who

question 3

Multiple Choice

The following orders are received for an unconscious patient who has just arrived in the emergency department after a head injury caused by an automobile accident. Which one should the nurse question?

• A) Obtain x-rays of the skull and spine.
• B) Prepare the patient for lumbar puncture.
• C) Send for computed tomography (CT) scan.
• D) Perform neurologic checks every 15 minutes.

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Definitions:

Internal Iliac Artery

A major artery that branches from the common iliac artery to supply blood to the pelvic region, gluteal region, and perineum.

Dorsalis Pedis Artery

A blood vessel located on the top of the foot that supplies blood to the foot and toes.

Femoral Artery

The major artery supplying blood to the thigh and leg.

Anterior Tibial Artery

The main artery that supplies blood to the anterior portion of the lower leg, originating from the popliteal artery.