Prehospital Trauma Life Support TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

When the application of kinetic energy to the body from either a blunt or penetrating mechanism displaces tissue, this is known as Correct Answer: CAVITATION Which of the following is an example of the tertiary phase blast injury? Correct Answer: CRUSHING INJURY DUE TO STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE. T...

Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to the following? Correct Answer: change in our current practices In trauma care, a p...

If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Correct Answer: Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury. If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with...

A harmful event that arises from the release of specific forms of physical energy or barriers to the normal flow of energy Correct Answer: Injury energy that an object contains when it is in motion Correct Answer: Mechanical Energy Energy that results from the interaction of a chemical with ...

The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and permanently, is known as: Correct Answer: Cavitation The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exchange is: Correct Answer: Velocity of the bodies involved In t...

the energy an object has due to its motion Correct Answer: kinetic energy a fundamental scientific or evidence based tent for pt improvement or survival Correct Answer: principle how the specific prehospital care provider achieves the principle Correct Answer: preference situation that e...

Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to, what? Correct Answer: changes in our current practices (p.11) In trauma care, a ...

Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. Correct Answer: Shock Why are case studies important in the Hospital? Correct Answer: It gives us evidence based practice. What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? Correct Answer: Without Oxygen When does hemorrhage c...

The pre-hospital assessment of the trauma patient begins with which of the following? Select one: a. Assessment of scene safety and situation b. Information provided by the dispatcher c. The initial assessment d. The primary survey Feedback Correct Answer: Information Provided by ...

The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and permanently, is known as: A. Conization B. Cavitation C. Crepitation D. Contusion Correct Answer: B. Cavitation The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exc...

what are newton's 1st & second laws? Correct Answer: 1: a body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force 2: force = mass x accelleration what are the rule of 9's? Correct Answer: ADULT 9% = entire head 9% = entire arm 9%...

You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. What is the best indicator of potential injury? Pg 80 Correct Answer: Speed of the vehicle The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? Pg 85-...