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Trauma Nursing and Triage

Trauma primary and secondary survey, emergency department triage priorities, and single-patient trauma assessment.

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33 basic cards for NCLEX-RN Nursing. It opens with "In the primary survey (ABCDE), what does the 'A' stand for?" and "In the primary survey (ABCDE), what does the 'B' stand for?". Study it alongside the other NCLEX-RN sets below.

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In the primary survey (ABCDE), what does the 'A' stand for?
Show answerAirway, with cervical spine protection
In the primary survey (ABCDE), what does the 'B' stand for?
Show answerBreathing and ventilation
In the primary survey (ABCDE), what does the 'C' stand for?
Show answerCirculation, with hemorrhage control
In the primary survey (ABCDE), what does the 'D' stand for?
Show answerDisability, a check of neurologic status
In the primary survey (ABCDE), what does the 'E' stand for?
Show answerExposure and environmental control
What is the lowest possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Show answer3
What is the highest possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale?
Show answer15
What is the purpose of the secondary survey in trauma care?
Show answerA head-to-toe exam performed after the primary survey has been completed and the patient is stabilized
What is the AMPLE mnemonic used for in trauma assessment?
Show answerGathering a rapid, focused patient history
In the AMPLE history, what does 'A' stand for?
Show answerAllergies
In the AMPLE history, what does 'M' stand for?
Show answerMedications
In the AMPLE history, what does 'P' stand for?
Show answerPast illnesses and pertinent medical history
In the AMPLE history, what does 'L' stand for?
Show answerLast oral intake
In the AMPLE history, what does 'E' stand for?
Show answerEvents and environment surrounding the injury
In emergency department triage, what does the color red signify?
Show answerImmediate, life-threatening condition requiring care first

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