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Windshield survey is done when? - ANSWERduring scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - ANSWER- AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - ANSWERthe lowe...
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Add to cartWindshield survey is done when? - ANSWERduring scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - ANSWER- AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - ANSWERthe lowe...
Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..) - ANSWER<8 and >24 When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment - ANSWERRight after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3 things that stop your assessment right away. - ANSWERscene hazard, a...
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Add to cartAbnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..) - ANSWER<8 and >24 When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment - ANSWERRight after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3 things that stop your assessment right away. - ANSWERscene hazard, a...
What is a Scene Size-Up? - ANSWERObservations made and actions taken at a trauma scene before actually approaching the patient. It is the initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey What does "OPIM" stand for? - ANSWEROther Potentially Infectious Material What equipment should you always tak...
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Add to cartWhat is a Scene Size-Up? - ANSWERObservations made and actions taken at a trauma scene before actually approaching the patient. It is the initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey What does "OPIM" stand for? - ANSWEROther Potentially Infectious Material What equipment should you always tak...
Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - ANSWERScene Size-up pg 2 Prolonged scene times may reflect: - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration pg 34 Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - ANSWERAn end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG pg 79 A 23 y...
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Add to cartUpon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - ANSWERScene Size-up pg 2 Prolonged scene times may reflect: - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration pg 34 Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - ANSWERAn end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG pg 79 A 23 y...
What is the Golden Hour? - ANSWERFirst 60 minutes after traumatic injury Describe Platinum 10 minutes: - ANSWERTime that it should take to load and go Describe the windshield survey: - ANSWERWhen arriving on scene, scan through the windshield to look at what is all involved in the scene. This ...
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Add to cartWhat is the Golden Hour? - ANSWERFirst 60 minutes after traumatic injury Describe Platinum 10 minutes: - ANSWERTime that it should take to load and go Describe the windshield survey: - ANSWERWhen arriving on scene, scan through the windshield to look at what is all involved in the scene. This ...
When performing a needle decompression which of the following is the Best anatomical locations ? - ANSWERDirectly over the top of the fifth rib in the anterior axillary line Which of the flowing is true regarding Tatum in the elderly ? - ANSWERFatal out come scare more likely in the elderly that...
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Add to cartWhen performing a needle decompression which of the following is the Best anatomical locations ? - ANSWERDirectly over the top of the fifth rib in the anterior axillary line Which of the flowing is true regarding Tatum in the elderly ? - ANSWERFatal out come scare more likely in the elderly that...
What makes up the ITLS Primary Survey - ANSWERScene size up Initial assessment Rapid trauma survey or Focused exam Critical interventions and transport decisions Contact medical direction What makes up the ITLS Secondary Survey - ANSWERRepeat initial assessment Repeat vital signs Perform ne...
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Add to cartWhat makes up the ITLS Primary Survey - ANSWERScene size up Initial assessment Rapid trauma survey or Focused exam Critical interventions and transport decisions Contact medical direction What makes up the ITLS Secondary Survey - ANSWERRepeat initial assessment Repeat vital signs Perform ne...
4 component of perfusion - ANSWERadequate volume, air, intact/functioning vascular system and working pump hypovolemic shock - ANSWERinadequate fluid volume in the vascular system high space hypovolemic shock - ANSWERcaused by a spinal injury or drug overdose Mechanical shock - ANSWERpreven...
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Add to cart4 component of perfusion - ANSWERadequate volume, air, intact/functioning vascular system and working pump hypovolemic shock - ANSWERinadequate fluid volume in the vascular system high space hypovolemic shock - ANSWERcaused by a spinal injury or drug overdose Mechanical shock - ANSWERpreven...
Hypoxemia - ANSWERThe most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in the trauma patient Cardiac output - ANSWERHeart rate x stroke volume Decompinsated shock - ANSWERHypotension, altered mental status, cardiac arrest Early shock - ANSWERLoss of 15-25% of blood volume, tachy, pallor, narrowe...
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Add to cartHypoxemia - ANSWERThe most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in the trauma patient Cardiac output - ANSWERHeart rate x stroke volume Decompinsated shock - ANSWERHypotension, altered mental status, cardiac arrest Early shock - ANSWERLoss of 15-25% of blood volume, tachy, pallor, narrowe...
What should be completed upon arriving at the scene? - ANSWERScene Size-up Prolonged scene times are often related to what factor? - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration What ETCO2 value would indicate hyperventilation? - ANSWERless than 30mmHg What 2 interventions should be performed on a ...
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Add to cartWhat should be completed upon arriving at the scene? - ANSWERScene Size-up Prolonged scene times are often related to what factor? - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration What ETCO2 value would indicate hyperventilation? - ANSWERless than 30mmHg What 2 interventions should be performed on a ...
Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a A.) initial assessment B.) scene size-up C.) rapid trauma survey D.) ITLS reassessment exam - ANSWERB Prolonged scene times may reflect A.) a decrease in death rates B.) delivery of better care C.) accomplishment of interventions D...
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Add to cartUpon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a A.) initial assessment B.) scene size-up C.) rapid trauma survey D.) ITLS reassessment exam - ANSWERB Prolonged scene times may reflect A.) a decrease in death rates B.) delivery of better care C.) accomplishment of interventions D...
What is normal paCO2 - ANSWER35-45mmHgWhen is intercranial pressure considered dangerous - ANSWERThey rise in 15 mmHg and cerebral herniation may occur at pressures above 25 mmHg How is cerebral perfusion pressure calculated - ANSWERSubtracting intercranial pressure from mean arterial blood press...
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Add to cartWhat is normal paCO2 - ANSWER35-45mmHgWhen is intercranial pressure considered dangerous - ANSWERThey rise in 15 mmHg and cerebral herniation may occur at pressures above 25 mmHg How is cerebral perfusion pressure calculated - ANSWERSubtracting intercranial pressure from mean arterial blood press...
Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - ANSWERScene Size-up Prolonged scene times may reflect: - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - ANSWERAn end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG A 23 year old female fell f...
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Add to cartUpon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - ANSWERScene Size-up Prolonged scene times may reflect: - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - ANSWERAn end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG A 23 year old female fell f...
Most Common Causes of Traumatic Death - ANSWERRoad traffic injury Intentional injury Suicide Falls "Golden period" - ANSWERThe patient should be receiving definitive hospital care (often surgery) within 1 hour after the incident. [The phrase "golden period" is used rather than...
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Add to cartMost Common Causes of Traumatic Death - ANSWERRoad traffic injury Intentional injury Suicide Falls "Golden period" - ANSWERThe patient should be receiving definitive hospital care (often surgery) within 1 hour after the incident. [The phrase "golden period" is used rather than...
What is the most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in the trauma patient? A. Brain injury B. Hypoxemia C. Myocardial contusion D. Ventricular arrhythmia - ANSWERHypoxemia A trauma victim has the following findings on primary survey: difficulty breathing, rapid and weak pulse, flat neck v...
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Add to cartWhat is the most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in the trauma patient? A. Brain injury B. Hypoxemia C. Myocardial contusion D. Ventricular arrhythmia - ANSWERHypoxemia A trauma victim has the following findings on primary survey: difficulty breathing, rapid and weak pulse, flat neck v...
In a rear-impact motor vehicle collision, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral-coccygeal - ANSWERA. Cervical A pericardiocentesis is performed to: A. To remove fluid from the lining around the lungs B. To remove fluid from the li...
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Add to cartIn a rear-impact motor vehicle collision, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral-coccygeal - ANSWERA. Cervical A pericardiocentesis is performed to: A. To remove fluid from the lining around the lungs B. To remove fluid from the li...
A 34 year old male is injured in a motor vehicle collision. physical examination is normal except for diffuse abdominal tenderness. He is conscious and vital signs obtained enroute to the hospital are resps 20, HR is 120BPM, BP 100/60; how should this patient be managed in the field? A)IV fluid TKV...
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Add to cartA 34 year old male is injured in a motor vehicle collision. physical examination is normal except for diffuse abdominal tenderness. He is conscious and vital signs obtained enroute to the hospital are resps 20, HR is 120BPM, BP 100/60; how should this patient be managed in the field? A)IV fluid TKV...
What is a "windshield survey" and when should it be done - ANSWERThis is done to determine weather the scene is safe, it should be done upon arrival to the scene What are the three collisions that happen in any MVC - ANSWERMachine Collision, Body Collision, Organ Collision The follwing i...
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Add to cartWhat is a "windshield survey" and when should it be done - ANSWERThis is done to determine weather the scene is safe, it should be done upon arrival to the scene What are the three collisions that happen in any MVC - ANSWERMachine Collision, Body Collision, Organ Collision The follwing i...
What does DCAP abbreviate? A) Deformities, contusions, avulsions, punctures B) Deformities, compressions, abrasions, penetrations Correct Response C) Deformities, contusions, abrasions, penetrations D) Depressions, contusions, abrasions, penetration - ANSWERC If a patient is resp...
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Add to cartWhat does DCAP abbreviate? A) Deformities, contusions, avulsions, punctures B) Deformities, compressions, abrasions, penetrations Correct Response C) Deformities, contusions, abrasions, penetrations D) Depressions, contusions, abrasions, penetration - ANSWERC If a patient is resp...
In a rear-impact motor vehicle crash, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? a. cervical b. thoracic c. lumbar d. sacral-coccygeal - ANSWERa. cervical Prolonged scene times may reflect: a. a decrease in death rates b. delivery of better care c. accomplishment of interve...
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Add to cartIn a rear-impact motor vehicle crash, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? a. cervical b. thoracic c. lumbar d. sacral-coccygeal - ANSWERa. cervical Prolonged scene times may reflect: a. a decrease in death rates b. delivery of better care c. accomplishment of interve...
A 34 year old man is injured in a motor vehicle collision. Physical examination is normal except for diffuse abdominal tenderness. He is conscious and vital signs obtained enroute to the hospital are respirations 20 per minute, pulse rate is 120 per minute blood pressure 100/60; How should this pati...
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Add to cartA 34 year old man is injured in a motor vehicle collision. Physical examination is normal except for diffuse abdominal tenderness. He is conscious and vital signs obtained enroute to the hospital are respirations 20 per minute, pulse rate is 120 per minute blood pressure 100/60; How should this pati...
Blunt Spinal Cord Injury - ANSWERPrimary damage Secondary damage - hypotension, hypoxia, swelling Assessment - ANSWERConscious: - Motor: move fingers and toes - Sensation: abnormal is suspicious
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Add to cartBlunt Spinal Cord Injury - ANSWERPrimary damage Secondary damage - hypotension, hypoxia, swelling Assessment - ANSWERConscious: - Motor: move fingers and toes - Sensation: abnormal is suspicious
what are the three seperate events of a MVC? - ANSWERmachine collision, body collision and organ collision what are the five common forms of MVC's? - ANSWERfrontal impact,lateral impact, rear impact, rollover, rotational occupants ejected from the vehicle are how many times more likely to h...
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Add to cartwhat are the three seperate events of a MVC? - ANSWERmachine collision, body collision and organ collision what are the five common forms of MVC's? - ANSWERfrontal impact,lateral impact, rear impact, rollover, rotational occupants ejected from the vehicle are how many times more likely to h...
What are the 4 components of perfusion - ANSWER1. intact vascular system 2. adequate air exchange 3. adequate fluid volume 4. functioning pump what is the definition of shock - ANSWERinadequate tissue perfusion What are the 4 basic rules of shock management - ANSWERmanage the airway manage...
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Add to cartWhat are the 4 components of perfusion - ANSWER1. intact vascular system 2. adequate air exchange 3. adequate fluid volume 4. functioning pump what is the definition of shock - ANSWERinadequate tissue perfusion What are the 4 basic rules of shock management - ANSWERmanage the airway manage...
In a rear-impact moter vehicle crash, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury - ANSWERcervical q A 36 y/o/m sustains blunt force thoracic trauma and fits the criteria for a load-and-go patient. Which of the following should be preformed on the scene? - ANSWERAssess for other potenti...
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Add to cartIn a rear-impact moter vehicle crash, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury - ANSWERcervical q A 36 y/o/m sustains blunt force thoracic trauma and fits the criteria for a load-and-go patient. Which of the following should be preformed on the scene? - ANSWERAssess for other potenti...
Windshield survey is done when? - ANSWERduring scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - ANSWER- AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - ANSWERthe lowe...
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Add to cartWindshield survey is done when? - ANSWERduring scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - ANSWER- AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - ANSWERthe lowe...
Scene Size-up - ANSWERObservations made and actions taken at a trauma scene before actually approaching the patient. Initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey. Starts at dispatch. Steps of scene size-up - ANSWER1. Standard precautions (PPE) 2. Scene safety 3. Initial triage (# of patients) 4. Ne...
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Add to cartScene Size-up - ANSWERObservations made and actions taken at a trauma scene before actually approaching the patient. Initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey. Starts at dispatch. Steps of scene size-up - ANSWER1. Standard precautions (PPE) 2. Scene safety 3. Initial triage (# of patients) 4. Ne...
DD 5) Tension pneumothorax - ANSWER- Dyspnea - Anxiety - Tachypnea - Distended neck veins - Tracheal deviation - Breath sounds diminished *Hyperresonance if percussed - Shock with hypotension - High flow oxygen - Decompress affected side * Respiratory distress and cyanosis * Loss of r...
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Add to cartDD 5) Tension pneumothorax - ANSWER- Dyspnea - Anxiety - Tachypnea - Distended neck veins - Tracheal deviation - Breath sounds diminished *Hyperresonance if percussed - Shock with hypotension - High flow oxygen - Decompress affected side * Respiratory distress and cyanosis * Loss of r...
Primary Survey - ANSWERBrief Exam to find immediately life threatening conditions (pg 29). Rapid Trauma Survey - ANSWERBrief exam from head to toe performed to ID life threatening injuries (pg 29). Focused Exam - ANSWERExam used when there is a localized MOI, limited to injured area (pg 30). ...
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Add to cartPrimary Survey - ANSWERBrief Exam to find immediately life threatening conditions (pg 29). Rapid Trauma Survey - ANSWERBrief exam from head to toe performed to ID life threatening injuries (pg 29). Focused Exam - ANSWERExam used when there is a localized MOI, limited to injured area (pg 30). ...
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