Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

A 45-year-old male patient with traumatic brain injury is being transported by helicopter to a trauma center. During the flight, the patient starts to exhibit signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following is the most likely cause of the increased ICP in this patient during air transport?

  • Decrease in atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes

  • Problems with radio communication equipment

  • Exposure to vibration and noise

  • The use of an emergency locator transmitter (ELT)

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BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) / 
General Principles of Flight Transport Nursing Practice
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