Asked by randy cortez on Apr 24, 2024
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A 10-year-old boy on a bicycle has been hit by a car in front of the school. The school nurse immediately assesses airway, breathing, and circulation. What is the next nursing action?
A) Place on side
B) Take blood pressure
C) Stabilize neck and spine
D) Check scalp and back for bleeding
Stabilize Neck
The act of keeping the neck immobile, especially after trauma, to prevent further injury to the spinal cord and vertebrae.
Spine
The flexible column of vertebrae that extends from the base of the skull to the tailbone, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.
Take Blood Pressure
The process of measuring the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries, which helps in diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular health.
- Demonstrate knowledge of immediate nursing actions following a traumatic event leading to potential head injuries.
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Kendall DurrettApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
After determining that the child is breathing and has adequate circulation, the next action is to stabilize the neck and spine to prevent any additional trauma. The child's position should not be changed until the neck and spine are stabilized. Blood pressure is a later assessment. Less urgent, but an important assessment, is inspection of the scalp for bleeding.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of immediate nursing actions following a traumatic event leading to potential head injuries.