An Adolescent Boy Is Brought to the Emergency Department After

question 6

Multiple Choice

An adolescent boy is brought to the emergency department after a motorcycle accident. His respirations are deep, periodic, and gasping. There are extreme fluctuations in blood pressure. Pupils are dilated and fixed. The nurse should suspect which type of head injury?

• A) Brainstem
• B) Skull fracture
• C) Subdural hemorrhage
• D) Epidural hemorrhage

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Definitions:

Rh Incompatibility

A condition that occurs during pregnancy if a mother's Rh blood type is negative and her baby's is positive, leading to potential health problems for the baby.

White Blood Cells

White blood cells are components of the blood that are crucial for the body's immune system, fighting infections and other foreign invaders.

Rh-Positive

A classification denoting the presence of the Rh factor on red blood cells, which is important in blood transfusion and pregnancy compatibility.

Pre-eclampsia

A medical condition during pregnancy marked by elevated blood pressure and evidence of harm to another body system, frequently involving the liver and kidneys.