A Patient Was Brought to the ED After Falling from a Tree

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient was brought to the ED after falling from a tree. The patient has an open femur fracture and is bleeding from several lacerations across the abdomen and chest. The patient cannot remember what happened, the skin is cool and pale, and the femoral pulses are weak. Which nursing interventions are necessary? Select all that apply.

• A) Notify the health care provider immediately.
• B) Start two large-bore IV lines if not already in place.
• C) Apply pressure to bleeding wounds.
• D) Apply a splint to the injured leg.
• E) Place the patient on oxygen.

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Definitions:

PCP

PCP, or Phencyclidine, is a dissociative drug formerly used as an anesthetic, which can cause hallucinations and severe neurobehavioral effects.

Waking Consciousness

The state of being aware and able to think and respond with clarity during periods of wakefulness.

Remembering

involves the process of recalling information that has been previously encoded and stored in memory.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that orchestrates the body's 'fight or flight' response.