100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
Previously searched by you
ATCN Advanced Trauma Life Support Exam Latest Update + Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor£16.35
Add to cart
ATCN Advanced Trauma Life Support Exam
Latest Update 2024-2025 300+ Questions and
100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
Verified by Professor
- CORRECT ANSWER: epidural hematoma
- Administer IV fluids
-Administer Sodium Bicarb
-Close monitoring of renal perfusion/health (rhabdo)
-Close monitoring of compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER: The management
of a crush injury
-Acidosis
- Hypothermia
- Coagulopathy (blood can't clot resulting in continued bleeding) - CORRECT ANSWER:
triad of death
-assess pulses, color, temperature, and sensation o the extremity distal to the injury
before and after splinting
-stabilize the joint proximal and distal to the fracture site - CORRECT ANSWER: The
basic principles of applying splints to extremity fractures include
-His pulse pressure will narrow
-He will be tachycardic - CORRECT ANSWER: A previously healthy 70-kg man suffers
an estimated blood loss of 1 liter. What applies to this patient:
-remove damp clothing
-warm fluids orally if pt can drink
-placing the injured extremity in warm circulating water at 40 C - CORRECT ANSWER:
Management of Frostbite
,-uterine tenderness or rigidity
-abdominal pain or cramping
-easy palpation of fetal parts - CORRECT ANSWER: What signs and symptoms indicate
possible uterine rupture?
>20 sustained - CORRECT ANSWER: What ICP warrants physician notification?
0-10 mmHg - CORRECT ANSWER: Normal ICP at rest
0-total paralysis
1-palpable of visible contraction
2-active movement with full ROM against gravity
3-active movement with full ROM against gravity AND some resistance
4-active movement, full ROM against gravity and Moderate resistance
5-normal active movement, full ROM against gravity and resistance - CORRECT
ANSWER: muscle function test results
1- No difficulty
2- No difficulty but less of an opening
3- Moderate difficulty, only base of uvula visible
4- Severe difficulty, only hard palate visible - CORRECT ANSWER: Mallampti Scores
1. Becks Triad= increased venous pressure(distended neck veins), decreased arterial
pressure(hypotension), muffled heart tones
2. PEA
3. JVD &/or Kussmauls sign
4. Use FAST to dx - CORRECT ANSWER: Signs and sx of cardiac tamponade
,1. Needle decompression- large bore needle 2nd intercostal space midclavicular line 2.
chest tube 4 or 5th intercostal space mid axillary - CORRECT ANSWER: Tx of tension
pneumothorax
1. Normal -2 to 2
2. Mild -5 to -3
3. Moderate -9 to -6*** (-6 or more indicates severe injury and significant mortality)
4. Severe -10 or more - CORRECT ANSWER: Base deficit chart 1. normal 2. mild 3.
moderate 4. severe
1. Respiratory distress
2. Asymmetry of breath sounds
3. Deviation of trachea to the opposite side of the defect
4. Marked decreased in cardiac output
5. Hypotension
6. Muffled heart sounds - CORRECT ANSWER: signs of tension pneumothorax
1.chest pain
2.air hunger
3.respiratory distress
4.tachycardia
5.hypotension
6.tracheal deviation away from injury
7.unilateral absence of breath sounds
8.elevated hemithorax w/out respiratory movement
9.neck vein distention
10.cyanosis (late sign) - CORRECT ANSWER: 10 Signs and sx of tension
pneumothorax
, 1.Metabolic acidosis is corrected by control of hemorrhage and admin of fluids and
blood
2.The degree of metabolic acidosis is measured by the base deficit from the abg's. The
base deficit helps estimate level of perfusion and pt's response to resuscitation -
CORRECT ANSWER: Acid base balance, base deficit and shock
30% - CORRECT ANSWER: A child can lose what percent of their blood before SBP
decreases?
70-100 mmHg - CORRECT ANSWER: Normal CPP for adults
A- Allergies
M-Medications currently used
P-Past illnesses or Pregnancy?
L-Last meal
E- Eevents/Environment r/t injury - CORRECT ANSWER: Secondary Survey
absent distal pulses and poor capillary refill - CORRECT ANSWER: Not reliable in
diagnosing compartment syndrome
adequate urinary output - CORRECT ANSWER: Which of the following would provide
the nurse with the best indication of the effectiveness of fluid resuscitation in the burn
patient
alcohol
seizures
drugs
chronic resp. conditions - CORRECT ANSWER: Patient condiitons which will alter the
base deficit value
altered level of consciousness
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Tutordiligent. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £16.35. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
