Trauma Case Study.docx Case Study 112: Trauma Nurse Lincoln Technical Institute Mod 5

Trauma Case Study.docx  Case Study 112: Trauma Nurse  Lincoln Technical Institute  Mod 5  Question 1:  D. Where are the assumed entry and exit wounds?  Question 2:   1)Notify staff and prepare a trauma team for the patient™s arrival.   2)Keep oxygen masks and breathing aids at hand for immediate action.   3)Predict the type of injury sustained, keep safety equipment at hand, and review steps to prepare with the team.   4)Protect self from exposure to blood and bodily fluids by using correct PPE.   5)Inform all departments that may be needed, especially specialized units or surgeons.   6)Be cautious and aware always, since it was a gun shot wound. This ensures safety of self and of the patients. It™s important not to panic or stress!   Question 3:   It is important for the nurse to remember the ABCs of nursing in this situation. Therefore, the nurse™s priority is assessing the patient™s airway first, ensuring that he is getting the proper amount of oxygen needed and that the airway is open. Next assess the patients breathing to see if the patient™s chest is rising and falling. Then you would assess circulation. The nurse would try to stop the bleeding by applying pressure and determine if he needs a blood transfusion. The doctor and RNs, as well as emergency team should then take over and finish prioritizing what™s needed.   Question 4:  The people who usually respond to a trauma code include the doctor, surgeon, nurses, respiratory therapist, assistive personnel, and charge nurse or nurse manager. D