A Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Blunt Trauma

question 44

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of blunt trauma to the abdomen after a motor vehicle crash. What should the nurse assess first when the patient arrives in the emergency department?

• A) airway for patency
• B) abdomen for any abnormalities
• C) cervical spine for tenderness
• D) signs of neurological deficits

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Definitions:

Cash

Liquid assets held by a company, used to settle debts, purchase goods and services, or meet immediate needs; a fundamental indicator of financial health.

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's total debt to its total assets, indicating the company's leverage.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a business to external parties or individuals, which must be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits.

Equity

The ownership interest in a company of its shareholders; it represents the amount of assets that would be returned to shareholders if all the company's debts were paid off.