A Patient Who Sustained Massive Trauma Has Just Lost Consciousness

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient who sustained massive trauma has just lost consciousness. A cardiac monitor is initiated, and it reveals pulseless electrical activity. The team working on this patient would quickly assess for which conditions?Select all that apply.

• A) Loose electrical leads to the monitor
• B) Cardiac tamponade
• C) Tension pneumothorax
• D) Profound hypovolemia
• E) Spinal cord injury

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