BCEN CFRN Practice Question

Presence of asymmetrical chest movements could indicate a pneumothorax or hemothorax, both of which are life-threatening conditions that require immediate attention. Dilated pupils could be due to head trauma or drug influence but are not as immediately life-threatening as compromised breathing. A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 12 suggests moderate head injury, but does not pinpoint specific life-threatening issues. Absent bowel sounds might indicate internal injury but are less immediately critical than compromised lung function.